the construction inside the ampulla at the end of every semicircular canal that retains hair cells vulnerable to the speed and direction of motions of the head.
CRISTA (CRYSTA): "Damage to the crista can result in disruption to equilibrium and motor functioning."
Cite this page: N., Pam M.S., "CRISTA (CRYSTA)," in PsychologyDictionary.org, April 7, 2013, https://psychologydictionary.org/crista-crysta/ (accessed March 4, 2021).
