The fundus plays an important role in the process of gastric emptying by forcing the chyme into the small intestine.

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The fundus of the stomach acts as a storage area and helps in the mechanical breakdown of food but does not play a direct role in forcing chyme into the small intestine; that function is primarily performed by the pylorus and antral pump through peristaltic movements.

The Fundus Plays an Important Role in the Process of Gastric