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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
The avian hard palate contains a slit-like opening called the '''choanal opening''' which communicates with the [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasal pharynx]]. Air travels through the choanal opening into the '''infundibulum''', then dorsally into the '''auditory tubes'''.
The avian hard palate contains a slit-like opening called the '''choanal opening''' which communicates with the nasal pharynx. Air travels through the choanal opening into the '''infundibulum''', then dorsally into the '''auditory tubes'''.
[[Image:Choana and Infundibulum Avain.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Anatomy of the Avian Hard Palate showing the Choanal opening into the Infundibulum - RVC 2008]]
[[Image:Choana and Infundibulum Avain.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Anatomy of the Avian Hard Palate showing the Choanal opening into the Infundibulum - RVC 2008]]