Stomach

{stum’ -ah) [crrd/zo^oc]. The most dilated part of the alimentary canal, situated below the diaphragm in the left hypochondriac, the epigastric, and part of the right hypochondriac regions. It is connected at one end (cardiac end) with the esophagus, at the other (pyloric end) with the duodenum. Its wall consists of four coats — the serous, muscular, submucous, and mucous. The mucous coat contains the gastric glands (cardiac and pyloric glands), which secrete the gastric juice and mucus. S. -cough, a reflex cough excited by irritation of the stomach. S.- pump, a pump for withdrawing the contents of the stomach. S. -tooth, a lower canine tooth, especially one of the first dentition. S.-tube, a flexible tube for irrigation or evacuation of the stomach. 601