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[[Image:Syrinx Anatomy.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Anatomy of the Syrinx - Copyright RVC]]

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==Structure ~~and Function~~==

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==Structure==

*Specialisation of the trachea bifurcation

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*Composed of ossified cartilages, vibrating membranes and muscles

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==Function==

*Lateral and medial walls of the primary bronchi are membranous and flutter which produces sound

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**Sound is produced on expiration

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**Increased pressure in the clavicular air sac causes the tympanic membrane of the syrinx to be forced into the lumen and vibrate

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*Sound is produced on expiration

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**Tension of the membranes is controlled by the tracheolateral muscles

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*Increased pressure in the clavicular air sac causes the tympanic membrane of the syrinx to be forced into the lumen and vibrate

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*Tension of the membranes is controlled by the tracheolateral muscles

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*Each half of the syrinx can function independently allowing 2 different notes to be produced at the same time

==Vasculature==

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*Songbirds have a complex set of syringeal muscles

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*Parrots have a thick [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] which allows them to make sounds similar to humans

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**Sound travels from the syrinx and is modified in the throat, [[Oral Cavity - Tongue - Anatomy & Physiology|tongue]] and mouth

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