Cardia

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardia)

The cardia is the anatomical term for the part of the stomach attached to the esophagus. The cardia begins immediately distal to the z-line of the gastroesophageal junction, where the squamous epithelium of the esophagus gives way to the columnar epithelium of the gastrointestinal tract. (Wikipedia)

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Approved Date
27-Mar-2013

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