Stomach gross anatomy
stomach bed
stomach lies anterior to:
- pancreas
- transverse mesocolon
- diaphragm
- Left colic flexure
- L kidney
- spleen
(no direct contact with abdo aorta - separated by pancreas)
the entrance
Inferior oesophageal sphincter (cardiac orifice) - at T11
the exit
Pyloric sphincter at L1 (transpyloric plane)
the neighbourhood
| Anterior relations | Posterior relations |
|---|---|
| - Anterior abdominal wall - Diaphragm (mainly anterior and superior) - Gall bladder - Greater omentum (starts at the anterior inferior part of the stomach) - Left lobe of liver |
- Pancreas - Lesser sac - Left adrenal gland - Left kidney - Spleen - Splenic artery - Transverse mesocolon |
related topics
sources/links
proof that the stomach bed isn't just made up by a question bank writer
https://www.surgeryjournal.co.uk/article/S0263-9319(23)00186-2/abstract