Stomach anatomy, artwork. The stomach is the organ that receives food from the oesophagus (gullet, top) and passes it onwards to the intestines. The s

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Stomach anatomy, artwork. The stomach is the organ that receives food from the oesophagus (gullet, top) and passes it onwards to the intestines. The stomach contains gastric juices, including hydrochloric acid, that break the food down to aid later digestion and absorption of nutrients. This is an anterior (frontal) view of the stomach.

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Size: 4180px × 4180px
Photo credit: © SPRINGER MEDIZIN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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