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==Introduction==
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The gizzard is also referred to as the muscular stomach. It is connected by the isthmus to the [[The Proventriculus - Anatomy & Physiology|proventriculus]] and to the duodenum.
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==Functional Anatomy==
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==Histology==
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==Species Diffences==
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*No gizzard in falconiformes (raptors etc.)
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*No gizzard in stringiformes (owls etc.)

Revision as of 16:39, 3 July 2008

BACK TO ALIMENTARY - ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Introduction

The gizzard is also referred to as the muscular stomach. It is connected by the isthmus to the proventriculus and to the duodenum.

Functional Anatomy

Histology

Species Diffences

  • No gizzard in falconiformes (raptors etc.)
  • No gizzard in stringiformes (owls etc.)