Anatomy

Avian Gizzard

The posterior portion of the avian stomach located between the PROVENTRICULUS and INTESTINE. It consists of a thick muscular wall and small stones (gastroliths) that function to mechanically grind SEEDS and other ingested objects.

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Abstract

The posterior portion of the avian stomach located between the PROVENTRICULUS and INTESTINE. It consists of a thick muscular wall and small stones (gastroliths) that function to mechanically grind SEEDS and other ingested objects.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Gizzard
  • Gizzard, Avian
  • Ventriculus
  • Avian Gizzards
  • Gizzards
  • Gizzards, 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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Indexing Annotation

diseases: coordinate IM with STOMACH DISEASES /vet (IM); neoplasms: coordinate IM with STOMACH NEOPLASMS /vet (IM) + histological type of neoplasm /vet (IM)

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History Note

2017(1968)

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Previous Indexing

  • Birds (1966-1967)
  • Poultry (1966-1967)
  • Stomach (1966-1967)

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  1. A13.853.355

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Avian Gizzard. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005895. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005895
  2. Avian Gizzard. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70203857