Stomach — pylorus

🩺 Before you name anything

Take a deep breath and let's start at low power. Look for the overall architecture first. Notice how the mucosa has deep pits, almost like fingers reaching down. This is a hallmark of the pyloric stomach. Avoid jumping to high power too quickly; students often get lost in the details and miss the bigger picture. Focus on identifying the deep gastric pits and the coiled mucous glands beneath them. Once you've seen these, you're on the right track. Remember, the key difference from the fundus is the depth of these pits compared to the glands. Keep calm and trust your observations.