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==Function==
 
==Function==
The function of paranasal sinuses is somewhat ambiguous, however they are likely to have the following evolutionary purposes:
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The function of paranasal sinuses is somewhat ambiguous, however they are likely to have the following evolutionary purposes; Resonating cavities; Limiting the weight of the [[Skull and Facial Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology#Bones of the Skull|skull]]; Insulation/cooling of the [[Nervous and Special Senses - Anatomy & Physiology#Central Nervous System (CNS)|brain]] and increased insertion space for [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]].
*Resonating Cavities
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*Limiting the weight of the [[Skull and Facial Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology#Bones of the Skull|skull]].
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*Insulation/Cooling of the [[Nervous and Special Senses - Anatomy & Physiology#Central Nervous System (CNS)|brain]].
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*Increased insertion space for [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]].
      
==Species Differences==
 
==Species Differences==
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