Cardia
Cardia
- Latin synonym: Pars cardialis gastris; Pars cardiaca gastris
- Synonym: Cardiac part; Cardial part
Definition
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.