What is the function of the cribriform plate?
A)Permits air to enter the cranial cavity to cool the brain
B)Provides large surface area for muscle attachment
C)Permits passage of the olfactory nerves
D)Forms part of the nasal septum
E)Articulates with the atlas for rotational head movement

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The cribriform plate of the ethmoid bone contains small perforations that allow for the passage of the olfactory nerves, which are responsible for the sense of smell.

What Is the Function of the Cribriform Plate