The pyloric sphincter in a pig is a muscular valve that controls the flow of partially digested food from the stomach into the small intestine. It helps regulate the rate at which food passes from the stomach to allow for thorough digestion and absorption of nutrients.
No, the diaphragm lies superior to the organs in the thoracic cavity. It is a dome-shaped muscle that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity and plays a key role in the process of respiration.
The apex of the heart is inferior to other parts of the heart as it is the pointed tip located at the bottom of the heart.
The most inferior portion of the pelvis is called the ischium, which is one of the three bones that make up the os coxae (hip bone). It is located at the lower and posterior part of the pelvis, providing support when sitting.
The portion of the stomach closest to the small intestine is called the pylorus. This region controls the flow of partially digested food from the stomach into the small intestine for further digestion and absorption.
The brainstem is the most inferior portion of the brain.
Yes, the stomach is inferior to the mouth because it is below the mouth.
The xiphoid process is the most inferior portion of the sternum. The superior section is the manubrium, and the medial portion is the body.
The xiphoid process is the most inferior portion of the sternum. The superior section is the manubrium, and the medial portion is the body.
The cardiac portion of the stomach stores the ingested food.
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The cricoid cartilage is the firm cartilaginous ring that forms the inferior portion of the larynx. It is the only complete ring of cartilage around the trachea.
The oesophagus connects the pharynx to the stomach. Its runs down the middle of the thorax, posteriorly to the trachea and therefore medial to the lungs. However its connection is on the upper surface of the stomach and so is it superior to the stomach, the stomach being inferior to it.
The pyloric sphincter in a pig is a muscular valve that controls the flow of partially digested food from the stomach into the small intestine. It helps regulate the rate at which food passes from the stomach to allow for thorough digestion and absorption of nutrients.
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