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Bookmark or Share- Rugae - WikipediaIn anatomy, rugae (sg.: ruga) are a series of ridges produced by folding of the wall of an organ. Most commonly rugae refers to the gastric rugae of the internal surface of the stomach. Function. A purpose of the gastric rugae is to allow for expansion of the stomach after the consumption of foods and liquids. This expansion increases the ...
- Palatine rugae in the mouth | News | DentagamaThe word rugae is derived from the Latin word 'ruga' which means a wrinkle or a crease. The roof of the mouth is called the palate and hence the name palatine rugae. The palatine rugae are located right behind the upper front teeth in the slope of the palate. It is seen as a structure with multiple wavy folds of tissue (the wrinkles).
- Ruga Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Websterruga: [noun] an anatomical fold or wrinkle (as of the gastric mucous membranes).
- Ruga Definition & Meaning | YourDictionaryRuga definition: A wrinkle, fold, or ridge, as in the lining of the stomach, vagina, or palate.
- Ruga - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.comruga: 1 n (anatomy) a fold or wrinkle or crease “ rugae of the stomach” Type of: fold , plica a folded part (as in skin or muscle)
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