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Subserosa of stomach

Tela subserosa gastris

  • Synonym: Subserous layer of stomach
  • Related terms: Subserosa; Subserous layer

Definition

Antoine Micheau & Muhammad A. Javaid

The subserosa of stomach is a thin layer of loose connective tissue located between the muscularis externa and the serosa (visceral peritoneum). It contains small blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, nerves, and varying amounts of adipose tissue.

Function

The subserosa supports the serosal covering, anchors it to the muscular wall, and provides a pathway for vessels and nerves entering and leaving the stomach.

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References

  • Standring, S. (2015) Grays Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. 41st edn. London: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier. Chapter 64, Abdominal oesophagus and stomach.

  • Chaudhry SR, Liman MNP, Omole AE, et al. Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Stomach. [Updated 2024 Jul 17]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482334/

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