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Avian Oral Cavity - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 20:23, 21 June 2010
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The size and structure of the avian [[The Avian Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] varies between species; it is related to the functional requirements of each species.
The size and structure of the avian [[The Avian Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] varies between species; it is related to the functional requirements of each species.
The avian hard palate contains a slit-like opening called the choanal opening which communicates with the [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasal pharynx]].
The avian [[The Avian Hard Palate - Anatomy & Physiology|hard palate]] contains a slit-like opening called the choanal opening which communicates with the [[Nasopharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|nasal pharynx]].
[[Image:Avian Tongue and Oral Cavity.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Avian Tongue - Copyright RVC 2008]]
[[Image:Avian Tongue and Oral Cavity.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Avian Tongue - Copyright RVC 2008]]