Pylorus
Outline of stomach, showing its anatomical landmarks.
Interior of the stomach. (Pylorus labeled at center left.)
Latin	valvula pylori
Gray's	subject #247 1164

The pylorus (pronounced /paɪˈlɔrəs, pɪˈlɔrəs/; from the Greek πυλωρός, "gate guard") is the region of the stomach that connects to the duodenum. It is divided in two parts:

• the pyloric antrum, which connects to the body of the stomach.
• the pyloric canal, which connects to the duodenum.

The pyloric sphincter, or valve, is a strong ring of smooth muscle at the end of the pyloric canal and lets food pass from the stomach to the duodenum. It receives sympathetic innervation from celiac ganglion.

Contents 1 Medical significance 2 Gallery 3 In Popular Culture 4 References 5 External links

[edit] Medical significance

One medical condition associated with the pylorus is pyloric stenosis. In such conditions as stomach cancer, tumours may partly block the pyloric canal. A special tube can be implanted surgically to connect the stomach to the duodenum so as to facilitate the passage of food from one to the other. This tube is called a "pyloric stent."

[edit] Gallery

The longitudinal and circular muscular fibers of the stomach, viewed from above and in front.

The oblique muscular fibers of the stomach, viewed from above and in front.

[edit] In Popular Culture

Ignatius J. Reilly, the hero of John Kennedy Toole's tragicomic tale, A Confederacy of Dunces, complains frequently about problems with his pyloric valve. ^[1]

[edit] References

1. ^ Toole, John Kennedy (2000). A Confederacy of Dunces. Baton Rouge, La.: "Louisiana State University Press". pp. 338. ISBN 0807126063. 

• Stedman's/LWW 1557908

[edit] External links

• SUNY Labs 37:06-0105 - "Abdominal Cavity: The Stomach"
• SUNY Labs 38:07-0102 - "Stomach, Spleen and Liver: The Pylorus"
• SUNY Anatomy Image 8150

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