<P> Vaginal rugae are structures of the vagina that are transverse ridges formed out of the supporting tissues and vaginal epithelium in females . Some conditions can cause the disappearance of vaginal rugae and are usually associated with childbirth and prolapse of pelvic structures . The rugae contribute to the resiliency and elasticity of the vagina and its ability to distend and return to its ( nearly ) previous state . These structures not only allow expansions and an increase in surface area of the vaginal epithelium , they provide the space necessary for the vaginal microbiota . The shape and structure of the rugae are supported maintained by the lamina propria of the vagina and the anterior and posterior rugae . </P>
<P> Vaginal rugae are structures of the vagina that are transverse ridges formed out of the supporting tissues and vaginal epithelium in females . Some conditions can cause the disappearance of vaginal rugae and are usually associated with childbirth and prolapse of pelvic structures . The rugae contribute to the resiliency and elasticity of the vagina and its ability to distend and return to its ( nearly ) previous state . These structures not only allow expansions and an increase in surface area of the vaginal epithelium , they provide the space necessary for the vaginal microbiota . The shape and structure of the rugae are supported maintained by the lamina propria of the vagina and the anterior and posterior rugae . </P>
where do you find rugae in the reproductive system
where do you find rugae in the reproductive system
the vagina
the vagina