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| *The inestines occupy the caudal part of the body | | *The inestines occupy the caudal part of the body |
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− | *Contacts the reproductive organs and [[The Gizzard - Anamtomy & Physiology|gizzard]] | + | *Contacts the reproductive organs and [[Gizzard - Anatomy & Physiology|gizzard]] |
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| *The small intestine is long and relatively uniform in shape and size | | *The small intestine is long and relatively uniform in shape and size |
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| *There is no demarcation between the [[Jejunum - Anatomy & Physiology|jejunum]] and the [[Ileum - Anatomy & Physiology|ileum]] | | *There is no demarcation between the [[Jejunum - Anatomy & Physiology|jejunum]] and the [[Ileum - Anatomy & Physiology|ileum]] |
| [[Image:Duodenum Avian Anatomy.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Anatomy of the Avian Duodenum and Pancreas - RVC 2008]] | | [[Image:Duodenum Avian Anatomy.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Anatomy of the Avian Duodenum and Pancreas - RVC 2008]] |
− | *The [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] passes caudally over the [[The Gizzard - Anamtomy & Physiology|gizzard]] then loops back towards the stomach where it joins the [[Jejunum - Anatomy & Physiology|jejunum]] | + | *The [[Duodenum - Anatomy & Physiology|duodenum]] passes caudally over the [[Gizzard - Anatomy & Physiology|gizzard]] then loops back towards the stomach where it joins the [[Jejunum - Anatomy & Physiology|jejunum]] |
− | **Arises from the right dorsal aspect of the [[The Gizzard - Anamtomy & Physiology|gizzard]] | + | **Arises from the right dorsal aspect of the [[Gizzard - Anatomy & Physiology|gizzard]] |
| **Loop lies ventral on the abdominal floor | | **Loop lies ventral on the abdominal floor |
| **The [[Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology|pancreas]] lies within the loops | | **The [[Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology|pancreas]] lies within the loops |