The stomach is an important organ in the digestive system. It is located in the upper abdomen, just below the ribcage.
The stomach is a muscular sac that is divided into four main parts: the cardia, fundus, body, and pylorus. It has an inner lining that contains millions of gastric glands, which secrete digestive juices.
The main function of the stomach is to break down food that has been ingested, both mechanically and chemically. It mixes the food with gastric juices to form a semi-liquid substance called chyme.