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Paranasal Sinuses - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 16:53, 14 August 2008
, 16:53, 14 August 2008→Function
The function of paranasal sinuses is somewhat ambiguous, however they are likely to have the following evolutionary purposes:
The function of paranasal sinuses is somewhat ambiguous, however they are likely to have the following evolutionary purposes:
*Resonating Cavities
*Resonating Cavities
*Limiting the weight of the skull
*Limiting the weight of the [[Skull and Facial Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology#Bones of the Skull|skull]].
*Insulation/Cooling of the brain
*Insulation/Cooling of the [[Nervous System - CNS - Anatomy & Physiology#Introduction and Development|brain]].
*Increased insertion space for teeth.
*Increased insertion space for [[Oral Cavity - Teeth & Gingiva - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]].
==Species Differences==
==Species Differences==