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Revision as of 13:45, 9 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)
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