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Why Do Humans Have a Third Eyelid?

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That little pink bud in the inside corner of your eye is actually a vestigial eyelid! Find out more about the plica semilunaris, in a short video that explains why vestigial structures hang around.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have groups investigate other vestigial structures in the human body
  • Chart the number of class members who have the palmaris longus muscle
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  • In addition to the video, a comprehension check, links to related articles, and a discussion forum are provided
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  • The "Dig deeper" section includes articles about whales, the African rock python, and other topics sure to engage learners
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