Stomach Stomach The stomach (from ancient Greek στόμαχος, "stomachos," "stoma" means mouth) is a muscular, hollow organ in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and many other animals, including several invertebrates. The stomach has a dilated structure and functions as a vital digestive organ. In the digestive system the stomach is involved in the second phase of digestion, following mastication (chewing). In humans and many other animals, the stomach is located between the oesophagus and the small intestine. It secretes digestive enzymes and gastric acid to aid in food digestion. The pyloric sphincter controls the passage of partially digested food (chyme) from
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