Anatomical Position

The stomach lies within the superior aspect of the abdomen.

It primarily lies in the epigastric and umbilical regions, however, the exact size, shape and position of the stomach can vary from person to person and with position and respiration.

Anatomical Structure

Divisions of the Stomach

The stomach has four main anatomical divisions; the cardia, fundus, body and pylorus:

Mucinous thyroid cancer is a rare type of thyroid cancer that arises from the follicular cells of the thyroid gland. It is characterized by the presence of abundant mucin, which is a complex mixture of glycoproteins and carbohydrates, in the tumor cells. Mucinous thyroid cancer is considered an aggressive subtype of thyroid cancer and has a poorer prognosis than other types of thyroid cancer.

Tuberculosis of the ileum is a rare form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that can present with chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. The diagnosis is often challenging and requires a high degree of suspicion.

Histopathological examination of the ileal biopsy samples showed granulomatous inflammation with caseating necrosis, consistent with tuberculosis. Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) were detected on Ziehl-Neelsen staining.

Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas or myomas, are noncancerous growths that develop in the muscular wall of the uterus.

Fibroids can vary in size and location within the uterus. They can be small and undetectable to the naked eye or grow to be large and distort the shape of the uterus. Some fibroids grow within the uterine wall, while others grow on the outer surface of the uterus or extend into the uterine cavity.

1. Location: The uterus and ovaries are both located in the pelvic cavity of the female reproductive system.
2. Relationships: The ovaries are located on each side of the uterus, attached to the posterior surface by the ovarian ligament and to the pelvic wall by the suspensory ligament. The uterus lies between the bladder and rectum and is attached to the pelvic walls by several ligaments.
3. Size and shape: The uterus is a pear-shaped organ that measures about 7.5 cm long, 5 cm wide, and 2.5 cm thick.

The uterus is a hollow, pear-shaped organ that is an essential part of the female reproductive system. Here are some gross anatomical points related to the uterus:

Gangrene is a clinical condition of ischemic and necrotic tissue, often circumferential around a digit or extremity. It is identified by discolored or black tissue and associated sloughing of natural tissue planes. The three main types of gangrene are wet gangrene, dry gangrene, and gas gangrene.

Liver fibrosis is the excessive accumulation of extracellular matrix proteins including collagen that occurs in most types of chronic liver diseases. Advanced liver fibrosis results in cirrhosis, liver failure, and portal hypertension and often requires liver transplantation.

Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas or myomas, are noncancerous growths that develop in the muscular wall of the uterus.

Fibroids can vary in size and location within the uterus. They can be small and undetectable to the naked eye or grow to be large and distort the shape of the uterus. Some fibroids grow within the uterine wall, while others grow on the outer surface of the uterus or extend into the uterine cavity.