stomach smooth muscle outer longitudinal layer

longitudinal layer of gastric muscularis

The most superficial layer of the muscularis; it has two sections, a longitudinal layer that is common with the esophagus and ends in the corpus, and a longitudinal layer that originates in the corpus and spreads into the duodenum.

Type Muscle
Parent Structure longitudinal muscle layer of muscular coat
Latin Name longitudinal layer of gastric muscularis
FMA ID 14910

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the stomach smooth muscle outer longitudinal layer?
The most superficial layer of the muscularis; it has two sections, a longitudinal layer that is common with the esophagus and ends in the corpus, and a longitudinal layer that originates in the corpus and spreads into the duodenum.
What is the Latin name for the stomach smooth muscle outer longitudinal layer?
The Latin name for the stomach smooth muscle outer longitudinal layer is longitudinal layer of gastric muscularis.

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