Stephanie Purmort

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The human maxillary sinus cavity. Because the mucous collection duct is located at the top of the chamber, gravity cannot help with drainage. This is part of the reason why colds and sinus infections are so common in humans but unheard of in other animals.
Human Errors: A Panorama of Our Glitches, from Pointless Bones to Broken Genes
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