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which run across the anterior surface of the gut, serve as a guide 

 to the site of the pyloro-duodenal junction (Mayo). The 

 cardiac end and fundus can be examined, but owing to the 



p IG> 94. Stomach of a child, showing typical J outline. The black circle 

 is on the umbilicus. The pyloric antrum is somewhat distended. 



fixation of the former they cannot easily be brought into view. 

 By drawing the stomach downwards and to the right, most of 

 the greater curvature can be inspected. 



