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Avian Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
The size and structure of the avian tongue varies between species. It is related to functional requirements.
==Structure and Function==
*Narrow
*Pointed
*Contains little intrinsic muscle
*The enteroglossal bone is present consisting of bone and cartilage with medullary spaces containing red marrow
*Supported by the lingual process of the hyoid bone
*Rudimentary lingual muscles
*Striated muslce fibres
==Histology==
==Histology==
*A few caudally directed horny papillae are present
*Thick stratified squamous epithelium
*Keratinised
*Mucoid glands
*No [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology#Taste Buds|taste buds]]
*Lymphatic tissue spread throughout the corium