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The [[Integument of Exotic Species - Anatomy & Physiology#The Beak|beak]] is an area of dense, horny skin overlying the [[Skull and Facial Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology#Incisive Bone (os incisivium)|incisive bones]] of the [[Skull and Facial Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology#Mandible (mandibula)|mandible]].
 
The [[Integument of Exotic Species - Anatomy & Physiology#The Beak|beak]] is an area of dense, horny skin overlying the [[Skull and Facial Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology#Incisive Bone (os incisivium)|incisive bones]] of the [[Skull and Facial Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology#Mandible (mandibula)|mandible]].
  
No modern birds possess [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]], however rudimentary [[Tooth - Anatomy & Physiology|enamel organs]] have been discovered in the embryos of some birds.
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No modern birds possess [[:Category:Teeth - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]], however rudimentary [[Enamel Organ|enamel organs]] have been discovered in the embryos of some birds.
  
 
The size and structure of the avian [[Avian Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] varies between species; it is related to the functional requirements of each species.
 
The size and structure of the avian [[Avian Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] varies between species; it is related to the functional requirements of each species.

Revision as of 19:17, 7 July 2014


Beak of a kestrel - Copyright nabrown RVC

Introduction

In avian species, the lips and cheeks are replaced by the beak.

The beak is an area of dense, horny skin overlying the incisive bones of the mandible.

No modern birds possess teeth, however rudimentary enamel organs have been discovered in the embryos of some birds.

The size and structure of the avian tongue varies between species; it is related to the functional requirements of each species.

The avian hard palate contains a slit-like opening called the choanal opening which communicates with the nasal pharynx.

Avian Tongue - Copyright RVC 2008


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