ÿAppears to grow faster at its cranial than caudal
end.
ÿStomach does not descend but arises from
a region just caudal to septum
transversum that has been fated to be
stomach.
ÿEpithelium obliterates lumen of esophagus
and is recanalized by apoptosis
(week 8).
lFailure causes polyhydramnios
lEsophageal atresia or tracheo-esophageal
fistula.
ÿStomach enlarges and rotates