The angular incisure is a notch on the lesser curvature of the stomach that marks the junction of the body and the pyloric part. It is seen clearly on barium studies and endoscopy.
| Location | Lowest part of the lesser curvature, about two-thirds of the way to the pylorus |
|---|---|
| Parts |
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| Nerve Supply | Vagal trunks |
| Blood Supply | Left and right gastric arteries |
| Venous drainage |
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| Lymphatic drainage |
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Marks the boundary between the acid-producing body and the grinding pyloric region.
It is a favourite site for benign gastric ulcers and a standard place to take biopsies when looking for Helicobacter pylori and intestinal metaplasia.
Ulceration that commonly occurs at the angular incisure.
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