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| Gastric folds | |
|---|---|
 Stomach | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | plicae gastricae |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The gastric folds (or gastric rugae) may be seen during esophagogastroduodenoscopy or in radiological studies. They provide the stomach with increased surface area for nutrient absorption. [1] When food enters the stomach, these folds stretch outward. This allows the stomach to expand, therefore increasing the volume of the stomach without increasing pressure.
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References
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- ^ Michelle., McGuire, (2013). Nutritional sciences : from fundamentals to food. Beerman, Kathy A. (3rd ed ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning. p. 90. ISBN 0840058209. OCLC 786272310.
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