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| | ==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 - Anatomy & Physiology|lips]] and [[Cheeks - Anatomy & Physiology|cheeks]] are replaced by the [[Skin - Anatomy & Physiology#Cutaneous Appendages#Beak|beak]]. The beak is an area of dense, horny skin overlying the incisive bones of the mandible. |
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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]]. | |
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| − | 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. | + | No modern birds possess teeth, however rudimentary enamel organs have been discovered in the embryos of some birds. |
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| − | 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 nasal pharynx.
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| − | [[Image:Avian Tongue and Oral Cavity.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Avian Tongue - Copyright RVC 2008]] | + | [[Lips - Anatomy & Physiology]] |
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Revision as of 17:01, 7 July 2008