This page last updated May 11, 2006
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Whole pigeon, digestive organs exposed for orientation. |
The birds beak has been pried open to show the glottis in the back of the throat. |
This shows the esophagus and crop (both highly mangled) |
In this picture, the esophagus is supported with the probe and the crop remains are visible to either side at the base of the esophagus. |
This probe is on the proventricularis (stomach). You can see the spleen to the right of the probe and the liver to the left. |
This is the gizzard |
This probe is on the intestines. The picture below is a second view of the intestines.
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This probe is touching the pancreas. |
This probe is in the cloaca |
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