Gizzard, Avian

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.

Year introduced: 2017(1968)

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Tree Number(s): A13.853.355

MeSH Unique ID: D005895

Entry Terms:

• Avian Gizzard
• Avian Gizzards
• Gizzards, Avian
• Ventriculus
• Gizzard
• Gizzards

Previous Indexing:

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

See Also:

• Gizzard, Non-avian

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Stomach, Avian
Gizzard, Avian