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The avian hard palate contains a slit-like opening called the choanal opening which communicates with the nasal pharynx. Air travels through the choanal opening into the infundibulum then dorsally into the auditory tubes. | The avian hard palate contains a slit-like opening called the choanal opening which communicates with the nasal pharynx. Air travels through the choanal opening into the infundibulum then dorsally into the auditory tubes. | ||
− | + | [[Image:Choana and Infundibulum Avain.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Anatomy of the Avian Hard Palate showing the Choanal opening into the Infundibulum - RVC 2008]] | |
==Structure and Function== | ==Structure and Function== |
Revision as of 09:30, 15 July 2008
Introduction
The avian hard palate contains a slit-like opening called the choanal opening which communicates with the nasal pharynx. Air travels through the choanal opening into the infundibulum then dorsally into the auditory tubes.
Structure and Function
- Several rows of caudally facing conical papillae
- Long, narrow, median slit in the pharynx marks the infundibulum
Histology
- Numerous salivary glands are present in the submucosa
- Salivary secretions are mainly mucous with some amylase
- Thick layer of stratified squamous epithelium