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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
− | The avian hard palate contains a slit-like opening called the | + | The avian hard palate contains a slit-like opening called the choanal opening which communicates with the [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasal pharynx]]. Air travels through the choanal opening into the infundibulum then dorsally into the auditory tubes. |
− | [[Image:Choana and Infundibulum Avain.jpg|thumb|right| | + | [[Image:Choana and Infundibulum Avain.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Anatomy of the Avian Hard Palate showing the Choanal opening into the Infundibulum - RVC 2008]] |
==Structure and Function== | ==Structure and Function== | ||
− | + | *Several rows of caudally facing [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology#Types of Papillae|conical]] papillae | |
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+ | *Long, narrow, median slit in the [[Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|pharynx]] marks the infundibulum | ||
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==Histology== | ==Histology== | ||
− | + | *Numerous [[Oral Cavity - Salivary Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|salivary glands]] are present in the submucosa | |
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+ | *Salivary secretions are mainly mucous with some amylase | ||
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+ | *Thick layer of stratified squamous epithelium | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
− | + | [[The Avian Alimentary Tract - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards|Avian Alimentary Tract Flashcards]] | |
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Revision as of 19:58, 30 July 2008
Introduction
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.
Structure and Function
- Several rows of caudally facing conical papillae
- Long, narrow, median slit in the pharynx marks the infundibulum
Histology
- Numerous salivary glands are present in the submucosa
- Salivary secretions are mainly mucous with some amylase
- Thick layer of stratified squamous epithelium