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crista Definition

crista (kris′tə)

noun pl. -·tae-tē

Anat., Zool. any of various crestlike structures, as a saclike projection extending inward from the inner membrane of mitochondria

Etymology: L, a crest, comb: see crest

crista Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • supinatoris: The deep ulnar head originates from the crista supinatoris and fossa of the ulna and wraps horizontally around the radius.