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The size and structure of the avian tongue varies between species. It is related to functional requirements. | The size and structure of the avian tongue varies between species. It is related to functional requirements. | ||
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| + | ==Structure and Function== | ||
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| + | *Narrow | ||
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| + | *Pointed | ||
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| + | *Contains little intrinsic muscle | ||
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| + | *The enteroglossal bone is present consisting of bone and cartilage with medullary spaces containing red marrow | ||
| − | + | *Supported by the lingual process of the [[Hyoid Apparatus - Anatomy & Physiology|hyoid bone]] | |
| − | + | *Rudimentary lingual muscles | |
| − | + | *Striated muslce fibres | |
| − | + | ==[[Avian Tongue - Histology|Histology]]== | |
==Species Differences== | ==Species Differences== | ||
| − | + | *Parrots use their muscular tongue to lap water | |
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| + | *Parrots use their muscular tongue to produce human sounds (see [[Syrinx - Anatomy & Physiology#Species Differences|here]]) | ||
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| + | ==Test yourself with the Avian Alimentary Tract Flashcards== | ||
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| + | [[The Avian Alimentary Tract - Anatomy & Physiology - Flashcards|Avian Alimentary Tract Flashcards]] | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| − | + | [[Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|Tongue - 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 16:30, 7 September 2010
Introduction
The size and structure of the avian tongue varies between species. It is related to functional requirements.
Structure and Function
- Narrow
- Pointed
- Contains little intrinsic muscle
- The enteroglossal bone is present consisting of bone and cartilage with medullary spaces containing red marrow
- Supported by the lingual process of the hyoid bone
- Rudimentary lingual muscles
- Striated muslce fibres
Histology
Species Differences
- Parrots use their muscular tongue to lap water
- Parrots use their muscular tongue to produce human sounds (see here)
Test yourself with the Avian Alimentary Tract Flashcards
Avian Alimentary Tract Flashcards