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==Introduction==
==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.
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|150px|Anatomy of the Avian Hard Palate showing the Choanal opening into the Infundibulum - RVC 2008]]
[[Image:Choana and Infundibulum Avain.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Anatomy of the Avian Hard Palate showing the Choanal opening into the Infundibulum - RVC 2008]]