Open AccessAnatomical study of the Salivary glands in the indiagenous geeze "Anser anser" (Grey lage goose)
Author(s) -
Fadhil S. Mohammed
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
the iraqi journal of veterinary medicine/al-maǧallaẗ al-ṭibbiyyaẗ al-bayṭariyyaẗ al-’irāqiyyaẗ
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2410-7409
pISSN - 1609-5693
DOI - 10.30539/iraqijvm.v30i1.828
Subject(s) - anatomy , excretory system , goose , oral cavity , biology , salivary gland , medicine , pathology , dentistry , paleontology
This study was conducted to determine the anatomical examination of thesalivary glands, their position and their opening in the indiagenous geeze (Anseranser).Eight healthy birds (4 male & 4 female) were used.The data showed that the geese have well developed salivary glands namely,palatine (lateral and medial) spheno pterygoid glands of the angle of the mouthand cricoarytenoid salivary glands. Those salivary glands opened by means ofthe main excretory ducts in the oral cavity while the lingual (anterior &posterior) and mandibular (anterior & posterior) salivary glands. Exhibitednumerous ducts opened in the oral cavity.