The cribriform plate, a delicate sieve-like structure of the ethmoid bone, plays a vital role in the sense of smell. This thin, bony plate, situated at the base of the cranium, sits directly above the nasal cavity. Its intricate network of tiny holes, known as foramina, acts as a critical pathway for the olfactory nerves. These sensory nerves, originating in the specialized olfactory epithelium

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