Greater omentum A.) Site where bile empties into small intestine Esophagus B.) Organ that directs the airway into lungs Pylorus C.) Organ superior to kidney Aorta D.) Passes swallowed food to stomach Cecum E.) Main artery of the body Diaphragm F.) Fatty sheet protecting abdominal organs Bronchi G.) Pouch region of large intestine Liver H.) Empties to duodenum Duodenum I.) Muscle that divides ventral body cavity Pancreas J.) Tubular organ that transports urine Adrenal Glands K.) Glandular organ near duodenum Urethra L.) Largest organ in abdomen

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Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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Problem 1RQ: The correct sequence of levels forming the structural hierarchy is A. (a) organ, organ system,...

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1. Greater omentum

The greater omentum is a fold of the peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity) that hangs down from the stomach and covers the abdominal organs, serving as a protective fatty apron

2. Esophagus

The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach and functions to transport food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach through a series of coordinated muscle contractions.

3. Pylorus

The pylorus is the lower part of the stomach that connects to the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). It have a sphincture which regulates the flow of partially digested food from the stomach into the small intestine.

4. Aorta

The aorta is the largest artery in the human body and carries oxygenated blood from the heart to all parts of the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to various organs and tissues.

5. Cecum

The cecum is a pouch-like structure at the beginning of the large intestine (colon). It is located in the lower right abdomen and is involved in the absorption of fluids and salts.