A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF STOMACH DISEASES
Classification of diseases of the stomach Keep in mind that this isn’t an exhaustive list, and some diseases may overlap categories: Inflammatory Conditions: Gastritis: Inflammation of the stomach lining, often caused by infection, alcohol, or certain medications. Peptic Ulcers: Open…
STOMACH
The stomach is a thick-walled large muscular sac which lies in the left portion of the abdominal cavity below the diaphragm. It is made of three layers of muscles arranged longitudinally, circularly and obliquely. The contractions of these muscles in…
THE ALIMENTARY CANAL AND DIGESTION OF FOOD IN MAN
The alimentary canal of man includes the mouth, oesophagus, stomach, duodenum, small intestine or ileum, caecum, appendix, large intestine or colon, rectum and anus. The description and importance of the parts are as follows: Mouth: The alimentary canal of man…
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