Question

Which type of anatomic structure are wisdom teeth?

Answer 1

Answer:

Wisdom teeth are the vestiges of the third molar.

Explanation:

Evolution in humans caused changes in the morphology and physiology of primate ancestors, which have had the current human anatomy. But evolution is not direct, but by being gradual in time, you can see traces of what once primitive man used. One of these vestiges are the third molars or called wisdom teeth. These molars are located at the end of the teeth.

Answer 2

A wisdom teeth are vestigial third molars that human ancestors used to help grinding down plant tissue. The common postulation is that the skull of human ancestor had larger jaw with more teeth, which where possibly used to help chew down foliage to compensate for a lack of ability to efficiency digest the cellulose that make up a plant cell wall.