This book sheds light on ?extraneous" human body parts ? parts of our bodies
that can be removed with little or no consequence. Over millennia humans have
evolved to the point where these parts may no longer be needed for survival, and
in her wry, witty style, bestselling health writer Carol Ann Rinzler explains in
lay terms their purpose. She sheds light on such ?bonus" body parts as:
Recent studies show the appendix plays a role in our immune system, so it
behooves us to not remove it unless it's infected
The Coccyx ? the last remnant of a tail ? is a useful part on