Month: December 2024

Stomach Anatomy: Complete Guide with Parts, Names, Functions & Diagram

Authors

Author:
Fred Ramsdell PhD- Immunology and Immune Tolerance
Reviewer:
Jeffrey T Laitman PhD - Anatomy & Physiology
Editor:
Gary B Ruvkun PhD - Genetics and MicroRNA Regulation
Detailed diagram of human stomach anatomy showing all parts, including fundus, body, pylorus, and associated blood vessels, labeled for easy understanding of stomach structure and function.

Overview of Stomach Anatomy The stomach is a hollow, muscular organ located in the upper part of the digestive system, between the esophagus and the small intestine. It plays a critical role in breaking down food.[1][2] It uses gastric acid and digestive enzymes to process food after it has been chewed and swallowed.[2][6] This process … Read more

Heart Anatomy: Complete Guide with Parts, Names, Functions & Diagram

Authors

Author:
Gregg L. Semenza MD, PhD - Oxygen Sensing and Hypoxia Biology
Reviewer:
Ardem Patapoutian PhD - Pain and Sensory Neuroscience
Editor:
C. Noel Bairey Merz MD - Preventive Cardiology and Women's Health
Detailed diagram of human heart anatomy showing chambers, valves, arteries, and veins with labeled parts and their functions.

Overview of Human Heart Anatomy The heart is a vital muscular organ in most animals that powers the circulation of blood through the body.[1] In heart anatomy, blood vessels help form the circulatory system, which delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removes waste like carbon dioxide.[1] This waste is carried to the lungs for … Read more