Gyrus

A gyrus is a cerebral convolution.

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

Gyrus and sulcus
Illustration of a gyrus and sulcus.

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