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Avian Respiration - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
The avian respiratory system contains some fundamental changes to the mammalian system.
==Structure==
==Avian Nasopharynx and Oropharynx==
*The nostrils of the bird, which lead into the nasal cavity, may have a flap of horn to protect them, known as the ''Operculum''.
*The Oral Cavity and the Nasal Cavity of the bird are interconnecting via a slit in the hard palate called the ''Choana''.
*The
[[Image:Avianheadsaggitalsection.jpg|right|thumb|350px|©Nottingham 2008 ''Saggital Section of an Avian skull showing the conchae.]]
==Function==
==Function==