Transverse palatine folds

GPTKB entity

Statements (16)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Palatine rugae
gptkbp:composition Mucous membrane
gptkbp:developedBy Formed during embryonic development
gptkbp:directionA Transverse
gptkbp:features gptkb:Palate
gptkbp:function Assist in gripping food during mastication
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Transverse palatine folds
gptkbp:location gptkb:Hard_palate
gptkbp:number Variable among individuals
gptkbp:partOf Oral cavity
gptkbp:presentIn gptkb:Humans
Other mammals
gptkbp:significance Used in forensic identification
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hard_palate
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8