See Also: crus helicis(medicine)
synaptonemal complex(medicine)
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)(health)
apophysis helicis(medicine)
spina helicis(medicine)
cauda helicis(medicine)
crista helicis(medicine)
musculus helicis major(medicine)
musculus helicis minor(medicine)
musculus incisurae helicis(medicine)

synaptonemal complex (medicine) and crus helicis (medicine)


synaptonemal complex (medicine)


synaptonemal complex
<cell biology> Structure, identified by electron microscopy, lying between chromosomes during synapsis, consists of two lateral plates closely apposed to the chromosomes and connected to a central plate by filaments. It appears to act as a scaffold and is essential for crossing over.


crus helicis (medicine)


crus helicis -->
crus of helix


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: crus helicis, crista helicis, limb of helix.