Pyloric Antrum

The region between the sharp indentation at the lower third of the STOMACH (incisura angularis) and the junction of the PYLORUS with the DUODENUM. Pyloric antral glands contain mucus-secreting cells and gastrin-secreting endocrine cells (G CELLS).

Year introduced: 1973

PubMed search builder options

Subheadings:

Restrict to MeSH Major Topic.

Do not include MeSH terms found below this term in the MeSH hierarchy.

Tree Number(s): A03.556.875.875.716

MeSH Unique ID: D011706

Entry Terms:

• Antrum, Pyloric
• Antrums, Pyloric
• Pyloric Antrums
• Gastric Antrum
• Antrum, Gastric
• Antrums, Gastric
• Gastric Antrums

Previous Indexing:

• Pylorus (1966-1972)
• Stomach (1966-1972)

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Digestive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Upper Gastrointestinal Tract
Stomach
Pyloric Antrum