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| + | <big><center>[[Avian Digestive Tract - Anatomy & Physiology|'''BACK TO THE AVIAN DIGESTIVE TRACT''']]</center></big> |
| − | ==Introduction==
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| − | 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'''.
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| − | [[Image:Choana and Infundibulum Avain.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Anatomy of the Avian Hard Palate showing the Choanal opening into the Infundibulum - RVC 2008]] | |
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| − | ==Structure and Function==
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| − | There are several rows of caudally facing '''[[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology#Types of Papillae|conical]] papillae'''. A long, narrow, median slit in the [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]] marks the '''infundibulum'''.
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| − | ==Histology==
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| − | There are numerous [[Salivary Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|salivary glands]] present in the '''submucosa'''. Salivary secretions are mainly mucous with some amylase. The hard palate has a thick layer of '''stratified squamous epithelium'''.
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| − | ==Links==
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| − | Click here for more information on the '''[[Hard Palate|hard palate]]'''.
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| − | [[Category:Avian Alimentary System - Anatomy & Physiology]]
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