Pyloric sphincter
System
Digestive
SNOMED CT
268073008
Pyloric sphincter
Definition
A strong ring of smooth muscle at the end of the pyloric canal which lets food pass from the stomach to the duodenum. It receives sympathetic innervation from the celiac ganglion[WP].
Also known as pyloric valve — per UBERON
The Pyloric sphincter is a part of the Digestive.
Also identified as
Procedures
| Procedure | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Billroth I Procedure | Procedure Has Completely Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Billroth II Procedure | Procedure Has Completely Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |