Crista galli
Crista Galli
Crista galli (pronounced: /ˈkristə ˈgali/), is a Latin term that translates to "cock's comb" in English. It is an important anatomical structure found in the human skull.
Etymology
The term "Crista galli" is derived from Latin, where "Crista" means crest and "galli" means of a rooster. The name is given due to the structure's resemblance to a rooster's comb.
Anatomy
The Crista galli is a vertical projection of the ethmoid bone, which is one of the bones that make up the skull. It is located in the anterior cranial fossa, projecting superiorly from the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone.
Function
The Crista galli serves as an attachment point for the falx cerebri, a large sickle-shaped fold of dura mater that descends vertically in the longitudinal fissure between the cerebral hemispheres of the brain.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Crista galli
- Wikipedia's article - Crista galli
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