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==Structure== | ==Structure== | ||
− | + | *2 lobes | |
− | + | *Dark brown coloured (except just after hatching where it is yellow) | |
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+ | *Right lobe larger than left lobe | ||
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+ | *Ventral and caudal to the [[Heart - Anatomy & Physiology|heart]] (as there is no diaphragm) | ||
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+ | *Closely associated to the [[The Proventriculus - Anatomy & Physiology|proventriculus]] and [[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|spleen]] | ||
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+ | *Thin capsule | ||
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+ | *Indistinct lobation | ||
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+ | *2 bile ducts enter the distal [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]], one from each lobe of the liver | ||
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+ | *The duct from the right lobe is connected to the [[Gall Bladder - Anatomy & Physiology|gallbladder]] | ||
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+ | *Hepatic lobules indistinct (except near hilus) due to a lack of perilobular connective tissue | ||
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+ | *Avian bile aids the emulsification of fats and contains amylase and lipase | ||
+ | [[Image:Anatomy of the Avian Liver.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Anatomy of the Liver(Avian)- Copyright RVC 2008]] | ||
+ | [[Image:Avian Liver and Spleen.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Liver and Spleen (Avian)- Copyright Nottingham 2008]] | ||
==Function== | ==Function== | ||
− | See [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology#Function|liver function]] | + | *See [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology#Function|liver function]] |
==Vasculature== | ==Vasculature== | ||
− | See [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology#Vasculature|liver vasculature]] | + | *See [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology#Vasculature|liver vasculature]] |
==Innervation== | ==Innervation== | ||
− | See [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology#Innervation|liver innervation]] | + | *See [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology#Innervation|liver innervation]] |
==Lymphatics== | ==Lymphatics== | ||
− | See [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology#Lymphatics|liver lymphatics]] | + | *See [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology#Lymphatics|liver lymphatics]] |
− | == | + | ==[[Avian Liver - Histology|Histology]]== |
− | + | ==Gallbladder: Species Differences== | |
− | + | *Pigeons and parrots lack a [[Gall Bladder - Anatomy & Physiology|gall bladder]] | |
− | + | ==Test yourself with the Avian Alimentary Tract flashcards== | |
− | + | [[The Avian Alimentary Tract - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards|Avian Alimentary Tract Flashcards]] | |
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
− | + | [[Liver - Anatomy & Physiology]] | |
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[[Category:Avian Alimentary System - Anatomy & Physiology]] | [[Category:Avian Alimentary System - Anatomy & Physiology]] | ||
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Revision as of 16:13, 7 September 2010
Structure
- 2 lobes
- Dark brown coloured (except just after hatching where it is yellow)
- Right lobe larger than left lobe
- Ventral and caudal to the heart (as there is no diaphragm)
- Closely associated to the proventriculus and spleen
- Thin capsule
- Indistinct lobation
- 2 bile ducts enter the distal duodenum, one from each lobe of the liver
- The duct from the right lobe is connected to the gallbladder
- Hepatic lobules indistinct (except near hilus) due to a lack of perilobular connective tissue
- Avian bile aids the emulsification of fats and contains amylase and lipase
Function
- See liver function
Vasculature
Innervation
Lymphatics
- See liver lymphatics
Histology
Gallbladder: Species Differences
- Pigeons and parrots lack a gall bladder
Test yourself with the Avian Alimentary Tract flashcards
Avian Alimentary Tract Flashcards