just wondered as they have always been there hehe
2007-02-27 01:17:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Dental
It's called Palatal Rugae, and it aids in our speech formation and deglutition, some think it may be as unique as our individual finger prints. Also as Lisa has said above, during growth development it fuses the palatal bones. The teeth are our primary means for mastication, or the "breaking up of foods" that is where the initial digestion process begins.
2007-02-27 01:48:03 · answer #1 · answered by HeatherS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because our bones fuse together there. It's part of development, from fetus to adult, our bones get harder and fuse together more.
They are helpful for masticating, break apart food, and making it small enough to go down the esophagus.
To help us swallow.
To protect our brains.
2007-02-27 01:30:36 · answer #2 · answered by 3 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It helps to stop food sticking to it. Plus it adds a bit of strength to the structure.
2007-02-27 01:23:20 · answer #3 · answered by gadmack2000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hahaahahahahahah that is a good question .... but please tell why on earth do you wana know
2007-02-27 04:25:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋