crus of helix

crus of he·lix

[TA]

a transverse ridge continuing backward from the helix of the auricle, dividing the concha into an upper portion (cymba) and a lower portion (cavity of concha).

Synonym(s): crus helicis [TA], crista helicis, limb of helix

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crus of he·lix

(krūs hēliks) [TA]

Transverse ridge continuing backward from helix of auricle, dividing the concha into an upper portion (cymba) and a lower (cavity of concha).

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