Stomach

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  • The stomach is a sickle shaped, sac-like organ that is located just below the diaphragm
  • The stomach wall is thick and muscular
  • At the top, the opening to the oesophagus is closed by the cardiac sphincter
  • At the lower end the opening to the small intestine is closed by the pyloric sphincter