alar process


a·la of crista galli

[TA] a small lateral expansion of the ethmoid bone from the anterior aspect of the crista galli on each side that articulates with the frontal bone and forms the foramen cecum. Synonym(s): ala cristae galli [TA], alar process, wing of crista galli

alar process

The process of the cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone that articulates with the frontal bone.See also: process

a·la of cris·ta gal·li

(ālă kristă galī) [TA] Small lateral expansion of the ethmoid bone from anterior aspect of crista galli on each side that articulates with the frontal bone and forms the foramen cecum.
Synonym(s): alar process.