stomach smooth muscle inner oblique layer

inner oblique muscle layer of stomach

The innermost layer of the muscularis; it is not present in all sections of the stomach but is clearly seen in the fundus and near the lesser curvature of the corpus; the oblique fibers disappear distally (towards the pyloric antrum); the oblique layer is responsible for creating the motion that churns and physically breaks down the food.

Type Muscle
Latin Name inner oblique muscle layer of stomach
FMA ID 14912

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the stomach smooth muscle inner oblique layer?
The innermost layer of the muscularis; it is not present in all sections of the stomach but is clearly seen in the fundus and near the lesser curvature of the corpus; the oblique fibers disappear distally (towards the pyloric antrum); the oblique layer is responsible for creating the motion that chu
What is the Latin name for the stomach smooth muscle inner oblique layer?
The Latin name for the stomach smooth muscle inner oblique layer is inner oblique muscle layer of stomach.

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