In this article we will discuss about the anatomical structure of human tongue with the help of suitable diagrams. Tongue (Fig. 9.5) is made up of three elements; epithelium, muscles and glands. The epithelium is stratified and non-cornified. Two types of special structures are seen on it; the papillae (Fig. 9.6) and the taste buds. The taste buds (Fig. 9.7) [...]
In this article we will discus about the anatomical structure of human stomach with the help of suitable diagrams. The shape of the normal stomach is generally like the letter J. Sometimes the long axis may be slanting from left to right (steer horn type) or it may be even horizontal. The junction of the oesophageal mucosa with that of [...]
In this article we will discuss about the four main types of movements that are seen in stomach. Type # 1. Movements of the Fundus and Body: A peristaltic wave follows the basic electrical rhythm (B.E.R.) of stomach. It starts in the longitudinal musÂcle of greater curvature as a pacemaker and passes over the body, antrum and pylorus at a [...]