The distal end of the stomach connecting the antrum to the duodenum is known as the
a. fundus. c. cardiac orifice.
b. body. d. pylorus.
D
The anatomic divisions of the stomach are the cardia (proximal end), fundus (portion above and to the left of the cardiac sphincter), body (middle portion), antrum (elongated, constricted portion), and pylorus (distal end connecting the antrum to the duodenum).
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a. acute care asset. b. expense. c. reimbursement tool. d. revenue generator.
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