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Chapter-08 Gastrointestinal Tract

BOOK TITLE: Basics in Human Anatomy

Author
1. Ranganath Priya
2. Singhal Suruchi
3. N Leelavathy
4. Rao Vani Vijay
ISBN
9788184484236
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10083_8
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
39
Author Affiliations
1. St John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, India, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
2. St John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, India
3. St John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, India, Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
4. St John’s Medical College, Bengaluru, India
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Abstract

Parts of gastrointestinal system are stomach, duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum, appendix, ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid colon, rectum, anal canal, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, spleen. Peritoneum is a large serous membrane lining abdominal cavity. It is in the form of a closed sac, invaginated by many viscera. Mouth consists of vestibule, lips, cheek, gums, teeth, palate, tongue, salivary glands (parotid, submandibular, sublingual). Histology of these parts is illustrated.

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