Three-dimensional analysis of sexual dimorphism in the soft tissue morphology of the upper airways in a human population.
Markus BastirIrene MegíaNicole Torres-TamayoDaniel García-MartínezFrancisco M PiquerasManuel BurgosPublished in: American journal of physical anthropology (2020)
The differences in 3D nasal airway morphology are compatible with the respiratory-energetics hypothesis according to which males differ from females because of greater energetic demands. Accordingly, structures related to inflow and outflow of air show stronger signals than structures relevant for air-conditioning.