Rugae
Overview
Rugae is a term used in anatomy
that refers to a series of ridges produced by folding of the wall of an organ
. Most commonly the term is applied to the internal surface of the stomach
(gastric rugae
). The Rugae contains ridges that help to aid in the digestion of food.
Anatomy
Anatomy is a branch of biology and medicine that is the consideration of the structure of living things. It is a general term that includes human anatomy, animal anatomy , and plant anatomy...
that refers to a series of ridges produced by folding of the wall of an organ
Organ (anatomy)
In biology, an organ is a collection of tissues joined in structural unit to serve a common function. Usually there is a main tissue and sporadic tissues . The main tissue is the one that is unique for the specific organ. For example, main tissue in the heart is the myocardium, while sporadic are...
. Most commonly the term is applied to the internal surface of the stomach
Stomach
The stomach is a muscular, hollow, dilated part of the alimentary canal which functions as an important organ of the digestive tract in some animals, including vertebrates, echinoderms, insects , and molluscs. It is involved in the second phase of digestion, following mastication .The stomach is...
(gastric rugae
Gastric rugae
The gastric rugae may be seen during esophagogastroduodenoscopy or in radiological studies. They provide the stomach with increased surface area for food. When food enters the stomach, these rugae fold and become stretched in. The purpose is to allow it to expand. This therefore allows expansion...
). The Rugae contains ridges that help to aid in the digestion of food.
