gyrus
Sign in to saveAlso known as gyri, gyrus of brain, cerebral gyrus, gyrus of cerebral hemisphere
thumb|300px|Gray's Anatomy|Gray's FIG. 726 – Lateral surface of left [[cerebral hemisphere, viewed from the side]] thumb|300px|Gray's Anatomy|Gray's Fig. 727 – Medial surface of left cerebral hemisphere
Key facts
- Anatomy.Name
- Gyrus
- Anatomy.Image
- Gyrus sulcus-en.svg
- Anatomy.Caption
- Gyrus and sulcus
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- Structure
- Development
- Clinical significance
- Notable gyri
- See also
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thumb|300px|Gray's Anatomy|Gray's FIG. 726 – Lateral surface of left [[cerebral hemisphere, viewed from the side]] thumb|300px|Gray's Anatomy|Gray's Fig. 727 – Medial surface of left cerebral hemisphere
In neuroanatomy, a gyrus (: gyri) is a ridge on the cerebral cortex. It is generally surrounded by one or more sulci (depressions or furrows; : sulcus). Gyri and sulci create the folded appearance of the brain in humans and other mammals.
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