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Wisdom teeth are the third and final set of human molars that come in during the late teens or early twenties. In some cases, these teeth come in without problems, but they often have to be removed due to misalignment in the jaw, as shown below. Removal of the teeth does not cause any long-term complications in regard to eating. Which type of anatomic structure are wisdom teeth?

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I believe they are oral but I could be wrong...
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The type of anatomic structure is vestigial. It is a form of an anatomical structure that no longer serves any function. As time passes, it is no longer needed in the body. Besides the wisdom tooth, another example would be a tailbone which has no use for humans.
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