Pyloric antrum

Definition

The area at the bottom of the stomach on the caudal side of the pyloric canal that contains gastrin-producing G cells, which stimulate acid production, and the luminal pH-sensitive population of somatostatin-producing D cells.

Also known as antrum of stomach, stomach pyloric antrum — per UBERON

The Pyloric antrum is a part of the Digestive.

Also identified as

• MESH D011706 per UBERON
• NCIT C12259 per UBERON
• SCTID 362142001 per UBERON
• UMLS C0034193 per UBERON

Procedures