Stomach the first three chambers of which are all lined with oesophageal mucosa. In birds and crocodilians, the stomach is divided into two regions. Anteriorly is a narrow tubular region, the proventriculus, lined by fundic glands, and connecting the true stomach to the crop. Beyond lies the powerful muscular gizzard, lined by pyloric glands, and, in some species, containing stones that the animal swallows to help grind up food. In insects there is also a crop. The insect stomach is called the midgut. Information about the stomach in echinoderms or molluscs can be found under the respective articles. Stomach The stomach
As the Stomach Turns As the Stomach Turns "As the Stomach Turns" is a series of comedy sketches parodying the soap opera "As the World Turns" featured on "The Carol Burnett Show", with one installment airing on "Carol Burnett & Company". The sketch was created by show writers Kenny Solms and Gail Parent. "The Carol Burnett Show" introduced the series during its first season in 1967–68 and continued to air new installments for the remainder of its 11-season run, through its final season in 1977–78. However, the final installment of "As the Stomach Turns" would not air until September 8, 1979, on a different