Fundus

Definition

The fundus is the upper part of the stomach that arches above the level of the opening between the esophagus and the stomach. It serves as a temporary storage area for ingested food before it is mixed with gastric juices.

Related terms

Stomach: A muscular organ involved in the digestive system that mixes food with gastric juices to break it down into a digestible form.

Gastric Juices: A mixture of hydrochloric acid, digestive enzymes, and mucus produced by glands in the stomach lining that helps digest food.

Esophagus: A muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach, allowing food and liquids to travel between them