crista
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- noun
- /ˈkrɪstə/
- Specialized
- In anatomy class, we learned that the crista galli is a key landmark in the skull.
Examples
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Damage to the crista can affect the attachment of important tissues and muscles.
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The surgeon identified the crista on the bone before proceeding with the delicate procedure.
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The crista helps stabilize the bone.
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What is a crista?
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The surgeon identified the crista on the bone before proceeding with the delicate procedure.
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In anatomy class, we learned that the crista galli is a key landmark in the skull.
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Damage to the crista can affect the attachment of important tissues and muscles.
Compounds
- Specialized
A small tree from South America with spiny branches and bright red flowers grown for decoration
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Etymology
Crista comes from the Latin word crista, meaning 'crest' or 'ridge'. A helpful image is a small 'crest' on a bone where muscles or tissues attach, so a crista in anatomy is a raised ridge used as an attachment point or landmark.