Crook and Flail The Crook and Flail are the emblems of the Egyptian God Osiris. They were the symbols of divine authority carried by Egyptian Pharaohs in State ceremonies.
Everyone's stomach growls, some growl more than others. The growls, technically called borborygmi (pronounced BOR-boh-RIG-mee), are caused primarily by contractions of the muscles of the stomach and small intestine and, to a lesser extent, by contractions of the muscles of the large intestine (colon).
Increased bowel activity can lead to louder stomach gurgling sounds in the stomach and bowel. This is usually due to gastroenteritis (irritated or inflamed intestines) and food poisoningâtwo conditions where the bowels are irritated. Alcohol or even different types of medication can upset the gut.