Preferred Label : forestomach-glandular stomach junction;
Uberon definition : the distinct low fold of tissue that separates the non-glandular area of the stomach
(forestomach) from the glandular stomach; the limiting ridge extends circumferentially
from the large curvature of the stomach to the small curvature, just below the esophagus;
at the esophagus, the course of the limiting ridge bends into a U-shape and almost
surrounds the esophageal opening;
Uberon related term : squamo-columnar junction between forestomach and glandular stomach; forestomach - glandular stomach squamocolumnar junction; margo plicatus; squamocolumnar junction with the glandular stomach; limiting ridge of stomach;
Origin ID : 0012270;
Uberon cross reference
- continuous with
- part of
the distinct low fold of tissue that separates the non-glandular area of the stomach
(forestomach) from the glandular stomach; the limiting ridge extends circumferentially
from the large curvature of the stomach to the small curvature, just below the esophagus;
at the esophagus, the course of the limiting ridge bends into a U-shape and almost
surrounds the esophageal opening
