Gyrus

Gyrus
Gyrus and sulcus
Identifiers
TA98A14.1.09.004
TA25432
FMA83874
Anatomical terminology
Gray's FIG. 726 – Lateral surface of left cerebral hemisphere, viewed from the side
Gray's Fig. 727 – Medial surface of left cerebral hemisphere

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; sing.: sulcus). Gyri and sulci create the folded appearance of the brain in humans and other mammals.

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