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| [[Image:Kestrel beak.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Beak of a kestrel - Copyright nabrown RVC]] | | [[Image:Kestrel beak.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Beak of a kestrel - Copyright nabrown RVC]] |
| ==Introduction== | | ==Introduction== |
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| In avian species, the [[Lips|lips]] and [[Cheeks|cheeks]] are replaced by the [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology#Cutaneous Appendages|beak]]. | | In avian species, the [[Lips|lips]] and [[Cheeks|cheeks]] are replaced by the [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology#Cutaneous Appendages|beak]]. |
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− | The [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology#Cutaneous Appendages|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]]. |
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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. | + | 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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− | The size and structure of the avian [[The 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. |
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− | The [[Avian Hard Palate|avian hard palate]] contains a slit-like opening called the choanal opening which communicates with the [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasal pharynx]]. | + | The [[Avian Hard Palate|avian hard palate]] contains a slit-like opening called the choanal opening which communicates with the nasal pharynx. |
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| [[Image:Avian Tongue and Oral Cavity.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Avian Tongue - Copyright RVC 2008]] | | [[Image:Avian Tongue and Oral Cavity.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Avian Tongue - Copyright RVC 2008]] |
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− | ==Test yourself with the Avian Alimentary Tract flashcards==
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