Also known as the false folds (like in falsetto), those babies protect the vocal chords and can constrict to protect the larynx so that food, meant for the pharynx doesn't get in.
When they click together, it often produces what we hear as rasp.
The circular folds slow the passage of the food along the intestines, and afford an increased surface for absorption.
They are called sulci (plural of sulcus).
folds up
The vestibular system, part of the inner ear, functions in maintaining static equilibrium.
the folds of the mitochondria are important to store proteins
Houston's valves (or transverse folds of rectum) are semi-lunar transverse folds of the rectal wall that protrude into the rectum. Their use seems to be to help to support the rectal contents and prevent its urging toward the anus
vestibular folds
The vestibular sacs detect changes in the tilt of the head.
The larynx has two folds, the upper vestibular folds (false vocal cords) and the lower vocal cords (true vocal cords).Note: There are comments associated with this question. See the discussion page to add to the conversation.Read more: What_contains_the_vocal_cords
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William Martin Gentles has written: 'Application of automated techniques to the study of vestibular function in man' -- subject(s): Vestibular function tests, Vestibular apparatus
Balance (your orientation in space).
Frederik Lodewijk van der Laan has written: 'Age and vestibular function' -- subject(s): Vestibular function tests, Nystagmus
You may have an undiagnosed vestibular problem. The vestibular system controls balance. There are many reasons why this may cease to function normally (e.g., inner ear infection, head trauma, disease, even anxiety). An Ear Nose and Throat specialist would be able to test for normal vestibular function.
The main function of the synovial folds in the human body is to lubricate joints. This is what allows people to move without feeling pain.
They grind and digest food.
They are called sulci (plural of sulcus).
I have been studying the vestibular function on major depression patients for a long time, we found that there is a specific pattern of vestibular disorder on those patients that sometimes is symptomatic but most of times is subclinic. See "Asymmetries of vestibular dysfunction in major depression" Soza Ried AM, Aviles M, Neuroscience 144, 2007