Ala of crista galli
Ala cristae galli
Definition
The ala of crista galli, also referred to as the “wings”, are the lateral extensions of the crista galli. They are located at the front edge of the crista galli and extend out from both sides of the midline. These parts articulate with the frontal bone.
References
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2024 IMAIOS.
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