Angle of His
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The angle of His is the acute angle created between the cardia at the entrance to the stomach, and the esophagus. It forms a valve, preventing reflux of duodenal bile, enzymes and stomach acid from entering the esophagus, where they can cause inflammation.[1] The angle is created by the collar sling fibres and the circular muscles around this (gastroesophageal) junction.[2] The angle of His is normally undeveloped in infancy, with the esophagus making a vertical junction with the stomach, and as a result, reflux of stomach contents is common.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ Hiatal Hernia eMedicine Retrieved 30 January 2010
- ^ Josef Fischer; K.I. Bland. Mastery of surgery, Volume 1. p. 719.
- ^ Sabyasachi, Sircar. Principles of Medical Physiology. p. 435. ISBN 978-1-58890-572-7.
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