Cardia

Japanese: cardia
Cardia

…the stomach is a sac-like part of the digestive tract that connects to the esophagus and reaches the duodenum. The area that borders the esophagus is called the cardia, and the area between the esophagus and the duodenum is called the pylorus. The position of the stomach changes depending on the body position and respiratory movements, and is highly mobile, but roughly speaking, it is located on the ventral (front) side of the upper abdomen. …

*Some terms that mention "cardia" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…消化管の一部で,食道に連なり十二指腸までの間の囊状の部分。食道との境を噴門cardia,十二指腸との間を幽門pylorusという。胃の位置は体位や呼吸運動などによって変化し,移動性に富むが,おおざっぱにいえば,上腹部の腹側(前のほう)にある。…

※「cardia」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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