Gyrus

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A gyrus is a convolution of the brain.

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The gyri of the brain are separated from one another by Sulci. The gyri facilitate the principle of increasing surface area in the cerebral and cerebellar cortex.

Gyrus and sulcus
Illustration of a gyrus and sulcus.

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