| Gross morphology of the intra-oral rhamphotheca, oropharynx and proximal oesophagus of the emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae). | |
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PMID: 20353488 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Information on the gross morphology of the upper digestive tract of ratites is sparse. This is an important region considering that it is the first area for food selection and intake which is vital to the nutrition and growth of the animal and therefore its commercial viability. Twenty-three heads from sub-adult (12-14 months) emus were used to provide a definitive description of the oropharynx and proximal oesophagus. Besides supplying baseline morphological data of veterinary importance, this study also underlines the functional importance of this region. The mandibular and maxillary nails, and serrations on the rostral mandibular tomia, provide the emu with a formidable combination of gripping, tearing and pecking power. The folded oropharyngeal floor allows distention of the dorso-ventrally flattened cavity during eating and drinking. The laryngeal mound performs both respiratory and digestive functions, whereas the distensible proximal oesophagus supports the particular feeding method employed by ratites. |
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Authors:
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M R Crole; J T Soley |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2010-03-25 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Anatomia, histologia, embryologia Volume: 39 ISSN: 1439-0264 ISO Abbreviation: Anat Histol Embryol Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-26 Completed Date: 2010-11-04 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7704218 Medline TA: Anat Histol Embryol Country: Germany |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 207-18 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anatomy and Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Onderstepoort, 0110 South Africa. martina.crole@up.ac.za |
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Animals Dromaiidae / anatomy & histology* Epidermis / anatomy & histology Esophagus / anatomy & histology* Oropharynx / anatomy & histology* Palaeognathae / anatomy & histology Respiratory System / anatomy & histology |
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