Gyrus
| Gyrus | |
|---|---|
Gyrus and sulcus | |
| Identifiers | |
| TA98 | A14.1.09.004 |
| TA2 | 5432 |
| FMA | 83874 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
In neuroanatomy, a gyrus (pl.: gyri) is a ridge on the cerebral cortex. It is generally surrounded by one or more sulci (depressions or furrows; sg.: sulcus).[1] Gyri and sulci create the folded appearance of the brain in humans and other mammals.
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