gastroesophageal junction

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
gptkbp:adjacentTo lower esophageal sphincter
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:esophagogastric_junction
gptkbp:associatedWith hiatal hernia
gptkbp:bloodSupply gptkb:left_gastric_artery
gptkb:left_inferior_phrenic_artery
gptkbp:connects esophagus
stomach
gptkbp:function prevents reflux of gastric contents
gptkbp:histology transition from squamous to columnar epithelium
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label gastroesophageal junction
gptkbp:innervates gptkb:vagus_nerve
gptkbp:locatedIn human body
gptkbp:partOf digestive system
gptkbp:photographed endoscopy
barium swallow
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:pars_cardiaca
gptkbp:significance site of Barrett's esophagus
site of adenocarcinoma
site of gastroesophageal reflux disease
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cardia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6