The first Molina Medical clinic was opened in Wilmington, CA in 1980. Since then, 29 clinics have opened in Northern California, Southern California, Washington, New Mexico, Florida and Utah. Molina Medical Group (MMG) also runs state-owned clinics in Fairfax County, Virginia.
10 hilariously insightful foreign words. The cardiac sphincter, also referred to as the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), is a valve found in the esophagus, the tube responsible for transporting foods and liquids to the stomach from the mouth.0 hilariously insightful foreign words. The cardiac sphincter, also referred to as the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), is a valve found in the esophagus, the tube responsible for transporting foods and liquids to the stomach from the mouth.
First one is the Upper Oesophageal Sphincter, which allows entry of a food bolus into the oesophagus. Then the Lower Oesophageal Sphincter (also known as cardia, or cardiac sphincter), found at the entrance to the stomach. This stops reflux of food back up the oesophagus. Next is the pyloric sphincter, which allows stomach contents into the duodenum (small intestine) for further digestion. Then the ilio-caecal valve, which isn't a sphincter, but mediates movement of small intestine contents into the large intestine (caecum).