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  2. Gastric folds - Wikipedia

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    The gastric folds (or gastric rugae) are coiled sections of tissue that exist in the mucosal and submucosal layers of the stomach. [1] They provide elasticity by allowing the stomach to expand when a bolus enters it. These folds stretch outward through the action of mechanoreceptors, which respond to the increase in pressure. [2]

  3. Rugae - Wikipedia

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    Rugae folds behind the anterior teeth in the hard palate of the mouth. In anatomy, rugae (sg.: ruga) are a series of ridges produced by folding of the wall of an organ. [1]In general, rugae are a biological feature found in many organisms, serving purposes such as increasing surface area, flexibility, or structural support.

  4. Ménétrier's disease - Wikipedia

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    Biopsy of the stomach in Ménétrier disease; the substantial pit hyperplasia makes the large rugal folds appear to be covered by myriad polyps resembling hyperplastic polyps. The muscularis propria is the folded structure at the bottom center. Specialty: Gastroenterology

  5. Pylorus - Wikipedia

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    Rugal folds. The pylorus is the furthest part of the stomach that connects to the duodenum. It is divided into two parts, the antrum, which connects to the body of the stomach, and the pyloric canal, which connects to the duodenum. [2]

  6. Human digestive system - Wikipedia

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    The stomach is a distensible organ and can normally expand to hold about one litre of food. [22] This expansion is enabled by a series of gastric folds in the inner walls of the stomach. The stomach of a newborn baby will only be able to expand to retain about 30 ml.

  7. Gastrointestinal wall - Wikipedia

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    The pylorus of the stomach has a thickened portion of the inner circular layer: the pyloric sphincter. Alone among the GI tract, the stomach has a third layer of muscular layer. This is the inner oblique layer and helps churn the chyme in the stomach.

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    A post shared on X allegedly shows an image of X owner and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk with a protruding chest and stomach. Verdict: False This image has been digitally altered. Fact Check: Musk has been ...

  9. Vaginal rugae - Wikipedia

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    The appearance and presence of vaginal rugae change over the life span of females and are associated with hormonal cycles, estrogens, childbirth, puberty and menopause.. During gynecological examination of prepubescent girls, rugae can be visualized.