stomach smooth muscle circular layer

circular layer of gastric muscularis

The middle layer of the muscularis; it is continuous with the circular layer of the esophagus, but is absent in the fundus and lies concentric to the longitudinal axis of the stomach; the circular layer is normally tonically constricted forming a functional pyloric sphincter, which controls the movement of chyme into the duodenum.

Type Muscle
Parent Structure circular muscle layer of muscular coat
Latin Name circular layer of gastric muscularis
FMA ID 14911

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the stomach smooth muscle circular layer?
The middle layer of the muscularis; it is continuous with the circular layer of the esophagus, but is absent in the fundus and lies concentric to the longitudinal axis of the stomach; the circular layer is normally tonically constricted forming a functional pyloric sphincter, which controls the move
What is the Latin name for the stomach smooth muscle circular layer?
The Latin name for the stomach smooth muscle circular layer is circular layer of gastric muscularis.

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