Anatomy

Pyloric Antrum

The region between the sharp indentation at the lower third of the STOMACH (incisura angularis) and the junction of the PYLORUS with the DUODENUM. Pyloric antral glands contain mucus-secreting cells and gastrin-secreting endocrine cells (G CELLS).

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Abstract

The region between the sharp indentation at the lower third of the STOMACH (incisura angularis) and the junction of the PYLORUS with the DUODENUM. Pyloric antral glands contain mucus-secreting cells and gastrin-secreting endocrine cells (G CELLS).

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7 entry terms
  • Antrum, Pyloric
  • Gastric Antrum
  • Antrum, Gastric
  • Antrums, Gastric
  • Antrums, Pyloric
  • Gastric Antrums
  • Pyloric Antrums

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Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Previous Indexing

  • Pylorus (1966-1972)
  • Stomach (1966-1972)

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  1. A03w.556w.875.875w.716w

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WI 387

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Pyloric Antrum. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011706. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011706
  2. Pyloric Antrum. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyloric_antrum
  3. Pyloric Antrum. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1635458