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from the left hypochondrium across the epigastric into 

 the right hypochondriac region. Its left extremity is 

 broad, blunt, and large, and is called the cardiac end ; it 

 is attached to the spleen by the gastro-splenic omentum. 

 The right extremity, or pylorus, is constricted ; it lies near 



the end of the eighth cos- 

 tal cartilage. The pyloric 

 orifice, or outlet of the 

 stomach, communicates 

 with the duodenum, and 

 consists of an oblique ori- 

 fice through a ring of mus- 

 cular fibres. The cesopha- 

 geal orifice is funnel-shaped 

 and is situated to the right 

 of the cardiac end, upon 

 the upper portion of the 

 organ. The lesser or supe- 

 rior curvature runs be- 

 tween the pylorus and 

 oesophagus; it affords at- 

 tachment to the lesser 

 omentum. The greater 

 or inferior extends between 

 the oesophagus and pylorus 

 and affords attachment to 

 the greater omentum. The 

 anterior surface of the stomach is convex and is in contact 

 with the abdominal wall ; posterior surface, also convex, 

 lies upon the great vessels, the solar plexus, and pancreas. 

 The stomach presents four coats, serous, muscular, cellu- 

 lar, and mucous. The serous coat is derived from the 

 peritonium. The muscular coat consists of planes of 

 involuntary fibres arranged circularly, longitudinally, and 



FIG. 1(53. GLANDS OF THE FUNDUS 

 OF THE STOMACH. 



