From a functional standpoint, the stomach has 2 compartments: the proximal stomach, or fundus, and the distal stomach, or antrum (3,12). After ingestion of a meal, the fundus relaxes and accommodates ...

A gastric ulcer is located in the lining of the stomach. A: X-ray of gastric ulcer in the antrum; B: Corresponding illustration of a gastric ulcer A duodenal ulcer is located in lining of the duodenum ...