Atavistic and vestigial anatomical structures in the head, neck, and spine: an overview

Dhawan, Siddhant Suri; Yedavalli, Vivek; Massoud, Tarik F.

doi:10.1007/s12565-022-00701-7

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“…Many authors made researches on relationships between family histories and risks of genetic diseases [9]- [21]. Some authors noticed atavism and its importance [22]- [28]. Journal of Quantum Information Science Application of quantum mechanics to life science results in development of quantum biology.…”

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A Theory of Bio-Quantum Genetics

Zhao

2024

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The physical mechanism of heredity or inheritance of genes is a quantum mechanical and/or quantum computational process. A theory of bio-quantum genetics is established in this paper. Principle of Bio-quantum Genetics is suggested. I propose and define the soft-genes of genetics controlling the processes of heredity or inheritance of genes. This research deals with the quantum mechanisms of Mendel plant heredity and family inheritance as examples of bio-quantum genetics, deepening our understanding of heredity or inheritance. I believe that more contributions will be made to promote researches of bio-quantum genetics or quantum biology at large.

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A Theory of Bio-Quantum Genetics

Zhao

2024

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“…Vestigial anatomical structures are considered to have lost much or all of their function through evolution. These structures (e.g., eyes in some subterrestrial animals, rugae palatinae in humans) can give insights into the phylogenetic history of species (Dhawan et al, 2023; Smith & Wright, 2018). Additionally, vestigial structures can be of clinical importance since these structures might be confused with or be the source of pathologies (e.g., hamartoma of the juxtaoral organ of Chievitz; Ide, 2003).…”

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The orobasal organ (of Ackerknecht): A bizarre structure of the mammalian oral cavity

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Schumann

2023

Journal of Morphology

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Vestigial organs are considered to have lost most or all of their functions through evolution. However, these structures can give insights into the phylogenetic history of species. Additionally, vestigial organs can be of clinical importance, since these structures might be confused with pathologies. The orobasal organ of Ackerknecht was discovered by and named after the veterinary anatomist Eberhard Ackerknecht.In 1912, he described morphologically highly variable epithelial invaginations behind the lower medial incisors in different mammalian species. The orobasal organ is considered a rudimentary structure without physiological function, but the evolutionary history of the orobasal organ remains unknown, so far. In this review, we sum up the actual knowledge about the orobasal organ and discuss possible origins of this structure. With this review, we hope to increase awareness of this anatomical structure, and thereby decrease the risk of confusion with a pathological condition like oral cancer.

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“…With great interest, I have read the review about atavistic and vestigial anatomical structures in the human body by Dhawan (Dhawan et al 2023 ). I want to congratulate the authors for this sophisticated publication but also share my personal opinion about one specific topic mentioned in the review.…”

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Little evidence for vibrissal capsular muscles in humans

Schumann

2024

Anat Sci Int

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Atavistic and vestigial anatomical structures in the head, neck, and spine: an overview

Cited by 3 publications

References 206 publications

A Theory of Bio-Quantum Genetics

A Theory of Bio-Quantum Genetics

The orobasal organ (of Ackerknecht): A bizarre structure of the mammalian oral cavity

Little evidence for vibrissal capsular muscles in humans

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