Fundus (stomach)

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Fundus (stomach)
Outline of stomach, showing its anatomical landmarks.
Diagram from cancer.gov: * 1. Body of stomach * 2. Fundus * 3. Anterior wall * 4. Greater curvature * 5. Lesser curvature * 6. Cardia * 9. Pyloric sphincter * 10. Pyloric antrum * 11. Pyloric canal * 12. Angular notch * 13. Gastric canal * 14. Rugal folds Work of the United States Government
Latin	fundus gastricus
Gray's	subject #247 1163
MeSH	Gastric+Fundus
Dorlands/Elsevier	f_17/12380862

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The fundus of the stomach is the left portion of the stomach's body, and is marked off from the remainder of the body by a plane passing horizontally through the cardiac orifice.

As the rounded part of the upper stomach, it allows for an accumulation of gases produced by chemical digestion.

It will also store undigested food for up to 1 hour.

See also

• Fundic glands
• Fundic gland polyposis

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Cost Effectiveness of Fundus (stomach)	Cost Effectiveness of Fundus (stomach)
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Guidelines / Policies / Government Resources (FDA/CDC) Regarding Fundus (stomach)	US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Fundus (stomach) • NICE Guidance on Fundus (stomach) • NHS PRODIGY Guidance • FDA on Fundus (stomach) • CDC on Fundus (stomach)
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Patient Resources on Fundus (stomach)	Patient resources on Fundus (stomach) • Discussion groups on Fundus (stomach) • Patient Handouts on Fundus (stomach) • Directions to Hospitals Treating Fundus (stomach) • Risk calculators and risk factors for Fundus (stomach)
Healthcare Provider Resources on Fundus (stomach)	Symptoms of Fundus (stomach) • Causes & Risk Factors for Fundus (stomach) • Diagnostic studies for Fundus (stomach) • Treatment of Fundus (stomach)
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Programs on Fundus (stomach)	CME Programs on Fundus (stomach)
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