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Gyrification Gyrus Sulcus Extensive Folding Form Wrinkled Preaks

Gyrification refers to the extensive folding of the cerebral cortex, creating gyri (ridges) and sulci (grooves) to increase the surface area to volume ratio.

Gyrification refers to the extensive folding of the cerebral cortex, creating gyri (ridges) and sulci (grooves) to increase the surface area to volume ratio.

Front gyrification, gyrus, sulcus
Back extensive folding to form wrinkled preaks and troughs to increase SA:vol ratio

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