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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]]. |
| − | The [[ | + | 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 ncisivium)|incisive bones of the [[Skull and Facial Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology#Mandible (mandibula)|mandible]]. |
| − | No modern birds possess [[ | + | No modern birds possess [[Oral Cavity - Teeth & Gingiva - Anatomy & Physiology|teeth]], however rudimentary [[Oral Cavity - Teeth & Gingiva - Anatomy & Physiology#Anatomy of the Enamel Organ|enamel organs]] have been discovered in the embryos of some birds. |
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| − | [[ | + | [[The Avian Alimentary Tract - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards|Avian Alimentary Tract Flashcards]] |
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Revision as of 19:56, 30 July 2008
Introduction
In avian species, the lips and cheeks are replaced by the beak.
The beak is an area of dense, horny skin overlying the [[Skull and Facial Muscles - Anatomy & Physiology#Incisive Bone (os ncisivium)|incisive bones of the mandible.
No modern birds possess teeth, however rudimentary enamel organs have been discovered in the embryos of some birds.
