Object Lessons on the Human Body / A Transcript of Lessons Given in the Primary Department of School No. 49, New York City

by Sarah F. Buckelew; Margaret W. Lewis

Of what use is the outer coat of the stomach?—"It strengthens and supports the stomach."

What do you mean by supports?—"Holds."

Describe the middle coat of the stomach.—"The middle coat is composed of fleshy fibres, which have the power of making themselves long or short."

What do you mean by fibrous?—"Composed of threads."

What do you mean by fibres?—"Threads."

Of what are the fibres of the stomach composed?—"Of flesh."

Of what use are the fibres of the stomach?—"They press upon the food, and push it toward the opening which leads out of the stomach."

Describe the inner coat of the stomach.—"The inner coat is soft, thick, spongy, and wrinkled."

Of what use is the inner coat of the stomach?—"It prepares a slimy substance and a fluid."

Of what use is the slimy substance?—"It prevents the stomach from being irritated by the food."