Anatomy

Avian Crop

A thin-walled distention of the alimentary tract protruding just outside the body cavity in the distal end of the neck (esophagus), used for the temporary storage of food and water.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A thin-walled distention of the alimentary tract protruding just outside the body cavity in the distal end of the neck (esophagus), used for the temporary storage of food and water.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Crop, Avian

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

68

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Previous Indexing

  • Birds (1966-1967)

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  1. A13.265

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Avian Crop. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003426. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003426
  2. Avian Crop. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3157038