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Anatomical feature of the stomach

Angular incisure[edit]

The angular incisure (also known as the incisura angularis) is a small anatomical notch located on the lesser curvature of the stomach. It is an important landmark in the anatomy of the stomach and plays a role in the division of the stomach into different regions.

Diagram of the stomach showing the angular incisure.

Anatomy[edit]

The angular incisure is situated on the lesser curvature of the stomach, which is the shorter, concave border of the stomach. It is located approximately two-thirds of the way along the lesser curvature, closer to the pyloric end of the stomach. The incisure marks the junction between the body of the stomach and the pyloric antrum.

Function[edit]

The angular incisure serves as a point of reference in the stomach. It helps in distinguishing the body of the stomach from the pyloric region. This distinction is important for understanding the functional anatomy of the stomach, as the different regions have different roles in digestion.

Clinical significance[edit]

In clinical practice, the angular incisure is used as a landmark during endoscopy and gastrectomy procedures. It is also a reference point in the diagnosis and treatment of various gastric conditions, such as peptic ulcer disease.

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Angular incisure''' (also known as the '''incisura angularis''', '''incisura cardiaca''' or '''cardiac notch''') is a notable anatomical feature of the [[stomach]]. It is a small, sharp indentation along the lesser curvature of the stomach, near the [[pylorus]]. The angular incisure is an important landmark as it demarcates the boundary between the body and the pyloric antrum of the stomach.
+{{Short description|Anatomical feature of the stomach}}
-==Etymology==
+== Angular incisure ==
-The term "angular incisure" is derived from the Latin words "angulus", meaning "angle", and "incisura", meaning "notch". The term "incisura cardiaca" is derived from the Latin words "incisura", meaning "notch", and "cardia", referring to the heart. This term is used because the angular incisure is located near the cardiac region of the stomach.
+The '''angular incisure''' (also known as the '''incisura angularis''') is a small anatomical notch located on the lesser curvature of the [[stomach]]. It is an important landmark in the anatomy of the stomach and plays a role in the division of the stomach into different regions.
-==Anatomy==
+[[File:Gray1046.svg|thumb|right|Diagram of the stomach showing the angular incisure.]]
-The angular incisure is located on the lesser curvature of the stomach, which is the right border of the front of the stomach and the left border of the back of the stomach. It is found approximately halfway along the lesser curvature, near the junction between the body and the pyloric antrum of the stomach. The angular incisure is a sharp indentation and is a significant anatomical landmark.
-==Clinical significance==
+== Anatomy ==
-The angular incisure is an important landmark in gastric surgery. It is used to identify the boundary between the body and the pyloric antrum of the stomach. This is crucial in procedures such as [[gastrectomy]] and [[gastric bypass surgery]], where precise identification of anatomical landmarks is essential.
+The angular incisure is situated on the lesser curvature of the stomach, which is the shorter, concave border of the stomach. It is located approximately two-thirds of the way along the lesser curvature, closer to the pyloric end of the stomach. The incisure marks the junction between the body of the stomach and the pyloric antrum.
-==Related terms==
+== Function ==
-* [[Pylorus]]: The pylorus is the region of the stomach that connects to the [[duodenum]]. It is located near the angular incisure.
+The angular incisure serves as a point of reference in the stomach. It helps in distinguishing the body of the stomach from the pyloric region. This distinction is important for understanding the functional anatomy of the stomach, as the different regions have different roles in digestion.
-* [[Lesser curvature of the stomach]]: The lesser curvature of the stomach is the right border of the front of the stomach and the left border of the back of the stomach. The angular incisure is located along the lesser curvature.
-* [[Gastrectomy]]: Gastrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove part or all of the stomach. The angular incisure is an important landmark in this procedure.
-* [[Gastric bypass surgery]]: Gastric bypass surgery is a weight-loss surgery that involves creating a small pouch from the stomach and connecting the newly created pouch directly to the small intestine. The angular incisure is an important landmark in this procedure.
-[[Category:Anatomy]]
+== Clinical significance ==
-[[Category:Gastroenterology]]
+In clinical practice, the angular incisure is used as a landmark during [[endoscopy]] and [[gastrectomy]] procedures. It is also a reference point in the diagnosis and treatment of various gastric conditions, such as [[peptic ulcer disease]].
-[[Category:Surgical procedures]]
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+== Related pages ==
+* [[Stomach]]
+* [[Lesser curvature of the stomach]]
+* [[Pyloric antrum]]
+* [[Peptic ulcer disease]]
+[[Category:Anatomy of the digestive system]]