Stomach smooth muscle inner oblique layer

Definition

The innermost layer of the muscularis; it is not present in all sections of the stomach but is clearly seen in the fundus and near the lesser curvature of the corpus; the oblique fibers disappear distally (towards the pyloric antrum); the oblique layer is responsible for creating the motion that churns and physically breaks down the food.

Also known as inner oblique muscle layer of stomach, oblique fiber layer of gastric muscularis, oblique muscle layer of stomach — per UBERON

The Stomach smooth muscle inner oblique layer is a part of the Digestive.