pyloric sphincter

pyloric valve

A strong ring of smooth muscle at the end of the pyloric canal which lets food pass from the stomach to the duodenum. It receives sympathetic innervation from the celiac ganglion[WP].

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Type Muscle
Parent Structure gastrointestinal sphincter
Latin Name pyloric valve
FMA ID 14916

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the pyloric sphincter?

A strong ring of smooth muscle at the end of the pyloric canal which lets food pass from the stomach to the duodenum. It receives sympathetic innervation from the celiac ganglion[WP].

What is the Latin name for the pyloric sphincter?

The Latin name for the pyloric sphincter is pyloric valve.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:14916 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0001202 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.