The Evo-Devo Origin of the Nose, Anterior Skull Base and Midface (Paperback)

Introduction.- The primary nose and palate in evolution.- The primary nose and palate in human embryo development parallels between evolution and development of the nose.- The seemingly simple formation of the secondary palate and nose in the human embryo.- The complex formation of the secondary palate and nose in evolution.- Primary and secondary palates - primary and secondary nasal fossae.- Olfactory and respiratory nasal fossae.- Is the human ethmoid labyrinth a sinus?.- Understanding the anatomy of the human nose.- The nose in midface development.- Medical hypotheses and perspectives - evolutionnary & developmental (evo-devo) medicine.- Conclusion.