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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

The gizzard is also referred to as the muscular stomach or ventriculus. It is connected by the isthmus to the [[The Proventriculus - Anatomy & Physiology|proventriculus]] and to the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]].

The gizzard is also referred to as the muscular stomach or ventriculus. It is connected by the isthmus to the [[The Proventriculus - Anatomy & Physiology|proventriculus]] and to the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]].

==Structure and Function==

==Structure and Function==

*Thick keratin layer to protect muscle

*Thick keratin layer to protect muscle

==Species Differences==

==Species Differences==

*Grit should be provided in seed eating birds diet. It is radiodense and marks out where the gizzard is located on radiographs.

*Grit should be provided in seed eating birds diet. It is radiodense and marks out where the gizzard is located on radiographs.

==Links==

==Test yourself with the Avian Alimentary Tract flashcards==

[[The Avian Alimentary Tract - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards|Avian Alimentary Tract Flashcards]]

[[The Avian Alimentary Tract - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards|Avian Alimentary Tract Flashcards]]