Crista

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Crista

Crista (/ˈkristə/; plural: cristae) is a term used in anatomy and cell biology to refer to certain distinctive structures within the body or within cells.

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈkristə/

Etymology

The term "crista" is derived from the Latin word for "crest". In the context of anatomy and cell biology, it is used to describe a ridge or crest-like structure.

Definition

In anatomy, a crista is a ridge or crest-like structure on a bone. For example, the crista galli is a prominent ridge of the ethmoid bone in the skull.

In cell biology, the term "crista" is used to refer to the inner membrane folds of a mitochondrion. These folds increase the surface area of the inner mitochondrial membrane, enhancing its ability to produce ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

Related Terms

  • Crista galli: A ridge of bone in the skull that projects from the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone.
  • Crista terminalis: A ridge in the right atrium of the heart.
  • Mitochondrion: A double-membraned organelle found in most eukaryotic organisms.
  • ATP: Adenosine triphosphate, the main source of energy in cells.

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