When the human stomachs is empty, it is roughly the size of a clenched fist or soda can and can hold about 16 ouches. But our stomachs are also “stretchy” and, when expanded, can hold up to over a gallon after a large meal.   The human stomach can be divided into four sections. 1.     The cardia 2.     The fundus 3.     The body 4.     The pylorus   The gastric (relating to the stomach) cardia is where the contents of the esophagus empty into the stomach. This area houses the