BIO 554/754
Ornithology

Musculature & Internal Anatomy

Be able to identify the following structures. In addition, for muscles, be able to describe the function of each.
 

Muscles
  pectoralis major
  supracoracoideus
  biceps brachii
  triceps brachii
  iliotibialis
  tibialis anterior
  gastrocnemius
  levator caudae
  lateralis caudae
  depressor caudae

Digestive System
  esophagus
     crop
  proventriculus
  gizzard
  small intestine
     duodenum
     jejunum
     ileum
  large intestine
  caeca
  cloaca
  liver
  pancreas

Circulatory System
  heart (p. 199 of lab manual)
     right & left atria
     right & left ventricles
     tricuspid valve
     mitral valve
     chordae tendinae
  aorta
     abdominal aorta
  brachiocephalic arteries 
  subclavian arteries & veins
  axillary arteries & veins
  brachial arteries & veins
  common carotid arteries
  celiac artery
  renal arteries
  precavas
  jugular veins
  postcava
 

 Respiratory System
  trachea
  syrinx
  right & left bronchus
  right & left lungs
  air sacs (p.209 of lab manual)
     interclavicular
     cervical
     anterior thoracic
     posterior thoracic
     abdominal

Urogenital & Endocrine Systems
  kidneys
  testes
  ovary
  oviduct

Sensory & Nervous Systems
  Brain model:
     cerebral hemispheres (2)
     wulst (8)
     cerebellum (4)
     olfactory bulb (1)
     optic lobe (5)
     hypothalamus (7)
     pituitary (6)
     medulla (9)
  Anatomy of the eye:
     cornea
     iris
     pupil
     sclera
     choroid
     retina
     lens
     anterior chamber
     vitreous body
     pecten
     optic nerve

Useful links:

Pigeon anatomy

Pigeon dissection

 
Pigeon dissection

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