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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
  
The gizzard is also referred to as the muscular stomach or '''ventriculus'''. It is connected by the '''isthmus''' to the '''[[Proventriculus - Anatomy & Physiology|proventriculus]]''' and to the '''[[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]]'''.
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The gizzard is also referred to as the muscular stomach or ventriculus. It is connected by the isthmus to the [[The Proventriculus - Anatomy & Physiology|proventriculus]] and to the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]].
  
 
==Structure and Function==
 
==Structure and Function==
  
[[Image:Gizzard Anatomy.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Gizzard Anatomy - RVC 2008]]
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[[Image:Gizzard Anatomy.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Gizzard Anatomy - RVC 2008]]
The gizzard allows mechanical reduction of tougher material through powerful muscular development. It is cranial to the [[Avian Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] and [[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|spleen]]. It contacts the sternum and lower left abdominal wall as well as the [[Avian Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]]. Dorsally the abdominal air sacs separate it from the intestines and gonads. The [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] and [[Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology|pancreas]] lie at its caudal right surface. It is more caudal than the [[Proventriculus - Anatomy & Physiology|proventriculus]] and is roughly on the midline of the bird. It is lens shaped and the interior is elongated by the cranial and caudal blind sacs. The cranial blind sac contacts the [[Proventriculus - Anatomy & Physiology|proventriculus]]. The pylorus is on right surface next to the cranial blind sac.
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*Mechanical reduction of tougher material through powerful muscular development
  
The gizzard consists of two thick masses of muscle that insert on tendonous surfaces. In seed eating birds, grit is digested to increase the grinding down of food particles. Its surface is covered by a glistening tendonous layer. The cranial and caudal extremities are formed by a powerful red muscular tissue. A circular '''aponeurosis''' is present, connecting the cranial end of the gizzard to the isthmus and the caudal end to the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]]. It appears yellow due to bile reflux from the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]]. When the thin muscles of the gizzard contract, food passes from the gizzard into the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]], when the thick muscles of the gizzard contract, food moves back into the [[Proventriculus - Anatomy & Physiology|proventriculus]].
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*Cranial to the [[Avian Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]] and [[Spleen - Anatomy & Physiology|spleen]] (contacts the [[Avian Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|liver]])
  
==Histology==
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*Contacts the sternum and lower left abdominal wall
[[Image:Gizzard Histology.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Gizzard Histology- Dr. Thomas Caceci]]
 
The gizzard has a thin, but tough '''mucous membrane'''. It has a pale, thin lining raised into ridges with three layers of '''lamina muscularis'''. The gizzard also has cuboidal epithelium and some tubular glands present. There is a thick keratin layer to protect the muscle.
 
  
The '''cuticle of koilin''' is a carbohydrate complex, present due to the solidifying of the glandular secretion. It is replenished as it is worn down.
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*Dorsally the abdominal air sacs separate it from the intestines and gonads
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*[[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|Duodenum]] and [[Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology|pancreas]] lies in its caudal right surface
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*More caudal than the [[The Proventriculus - Anatomy & Physiology|proventriculus]]
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*Roughly on the midline of the bird
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*Lens shaped
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*Interior elongated by cranial and caudal blind sacs
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*Cranial blind sac contacts [[The Proventriculus - Anatomy & Physiology|proventriculus]]
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*Pylorus on right surface next to cranial blind sac
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*Two thick masses of muscle that insert on tendonous surfaces
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*In seed eating birds grit is digested to increase grinding down of food particles
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*Surface covered by glistening tendonous layer
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*The cranial and caudal extremities are formed by powerful red muscular tissue
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*A circular aponeurosis is present connecting the cranial end of the gizzard to the isthmus and the caudal end to the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]]
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*Appears yellow due to bile reflux from the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]]
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*When the thin muscles of the gizzard contract, food passes from the gizzard into the [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]]
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*When the thick muscles of the gizzard contract, food moves back into the [[The Proventriculus - Anatomy & Physiology|proventriculus]]
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[[Image:Gizzard Histology.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Gizzard Histology- Dr. Thomas Caceci]]
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==[[Gizzard - Histology|Histology]]==
  
 
==Species Differences==
 
==Species Differences==
  
There is no gizzard in '''falconiformes''' (raptors etc.) or in '''stringiformes''' (owls etc.). There is also no gizzard in '''gulls'''.
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*No gizzard in falconiformes (raptors etc.)  
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*No gizzard in stringiformes (owls etc.)
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*No gizzard in gulls
  
 
==Other Information==
 
==Other Information==
  
Grit should be provided in a seed eating birds diet. It is radiodense and marks out where the gizzard is located on radiographs.
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*Grit should be provided in seed eating birds diet. It is radiodense and marks out where the gizzard is located on radiographs.
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Revision as of 16:38, 7 September 2010

Introduction

The gizzard is also referred to as the muscular stomach or ventriculus. It is connected by the isthmus to the proventriculus and to the duodenum.

Structure and Function

Gizzard Anatomy - RVC 2008
  • Mechanical reduction of tougher material through powerful muscular development
  • Contacts the sternum and lower left abdominal wall
  • Dorsally the abdominal air sacs separate it from the intestines and gonads
  • Roughly on the midline of the bird
  • Lens shaped
  • Interior elongated by cranial and caudal blind sacs
  • Pylorus on right surface next to cranial blind sac
  • Two thick masses of muscle that insert on tendonous surfaces
  • In seed eating birds grit is digested to increase grinding down of food particles
  • Surface covered by glistening tendonous layer
  • The cranial and caudal extremities are formed by powerful red muscular tissue
  • A circular aponeurosis is present connecting the cranial end of the gizzard to the isthmus and the caudal end to the duodenum
  • Appears yellow due to bile reflux from the duodenum
  • When the thin muscles of the gizzard contract, food passes from the gizzard into the duodenum
  • When the thick muscles of the gizzard contract, food moves back into the proventriculus
Gizzard Histology- Dr. Thomas Caceci

Histology

Species Differences

  • No gizzard in falconiformes (raptors etc.)
  • No gizzard in stringiformes (owls etc.)
  • No gizzard in gulls

Other Information

  • Grit should be provided in seed eating birds diet. It is radiodense and marks out where the gizzard is located on radiographs.

Test yourself with the Avian Alimentary Tract flashcards

Avian Alimentary Tract Flashcards