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The function of the rugae on the stomach wall is to aid in digestion. This smooth's out as the stomach is filled with food.
both rugae and villi are specialized "folds". the rugae allow your stomach to expand when you eat (like a balloon) and the villi increase the surface area in your small intestine for nutrient absorption
The purpose is to allow the stomach to expand.
In a dental context, rugae are the ridges found on the palate (roof of the mouth) right behind the upper front teeth. To see what rugae look like, click on the RELATED LINK below.
Stomach is lined by various folds of mucous membrane and muscle tissue. These folds are termed as Rugae. This results in the characteristic appearance of stomach on the endoscopy.
Rugae are found in the stomach and gall bladder.
Where do we find rugae pig
The folds of the gastric mucosa are called RUGAE.
These types of folds are called rugae, in the stomach they are the gastric rugae
They are called gastric folds.
The folds of the stomach are called rugae.
Ruggae are the prominent ridges on the palate (roof of the mouth) directly behind the upper front teeth.