Gyri

Summary Information: Gyri

Gyri: Gyri is the name of the numerous folds of the cerebral cortex, the outermost layer and surface of the cerebrum, the largest portion of the brain. Gyri allow for a larger area of the cerebral cortex to fit inside the cranium, which permits the presence of millions more neurons in the human brain than in the brain of other animals. The gyri are what allow the human brain to perform higher functions, such as speaking, reasoning and creativity. Gyri are surrounded by sulci.

Conditions that can afflict the gyri include cerebral palsy, meningitis, subdural hematoma, cancer, inflammation, stroke, genetic diseases, hemorrhage, birth defects, infection, and encephalitis.

Closely Related Organs: Gyri

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Gyri:

• Sulci
• Cerebral cortex
• Cerebrum
• Brain
• Brain stem
• Cerebellum
• Cranium
• Central nervous system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Gyri

The following conditions are related to the organ: Gyri:

• Cerebral palsy
• Stroke
• Meningitis
• Subdural hematoma
• Cancer
• Genetic diseases
• Inflammation
• Hemorrhage
• Birth defects
• Infection

Other Names: Gyri

The following are other names for the organ: Gyri:

• Convolutions of the cerebral cortex

Sub Parts: Gyri

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Gyri:

• Nerve tissue
• Neurons

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Gyri

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Gyri:

• Weak, floppy muscles
• Rigid muscles
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Paralysis
• Weakness
• Fever
• Seizures
• Change in consciousness
• Vision changes
• Speech changes
• Motor changes

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