Gyrus Cingulate

GyrusCingula (G. cingula) is an anatomical formation that is located in the meninges of the cerebral hemisphere. It is one of the most important anatomical structures in the human brain and performs a number of functions.

FormationGyri The cingulate begins on the side of the head and extends to the base of the skull. The shape of the gyrus resembles the English letter “S”, with a groove running through the center. The latter is analogous to a scar in the spine - skin folds extend from it, covering the human exoskeleton like armor. Its length can range from 6 to 28 cm, and it is thicker than other gyri in the cerebellum. The gyrus is closely connected with both hemispheres of the brain, with the pons and medulla oblongata. Its central groove crosses the dentate nucleus, making it one of the most blood-supplied structures in the body. Function