Quicktime Development Animation - Stomach Rotation

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This animation shows a general overview of stomach growth and its rotation during development. (animation does not show second rotation)

week 4 - forget inferior to transverse septum proliferates (expands).
forms fusiform structure (Latin, spindle).
week 5 - dorsal wall grows rapidly (greater curvature).
bends tube ventrally (90 degrees)
week 7 and 8 - dorsal mesentery growth
rotates stomach laterally (90 degrees) greater curvature to left, lesser curvature to right