What is epiglottis?

Epiglottis is the cartilaginous flap that prevent the entry of food into the glottis or the opening of the wind pipe during swallowing. 
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What is the shape of the stomach?


Stomach is 'J' shaped bag.
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Name the three pairs of salivary glands.

The three pair of salivary glands are :
i. The parotids
ii The sub-maxillary/sub-mandibular 
iii. The sun-lingual
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Name the four layers of the wall of alimentary canal?

The four layers of the wall of te alimentary canal are 
i. Serosa.
ii Muscularis.
iii Sub-mucosa.
iv Mucosa.
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Give the location and the parts of the stomach. 

The stomach is located in the upper left portion of the abdominal cavity. The stomach has three parts that are
i.  A cardiac portion
ii. A fundic portion.
iii. A pyloric portion.  
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