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| − | [[ | + | The '''gizzard''' is the mechanical “stomach” of a [[bird]]. It is located just after the true or glandular stomach in the gastrointestinal system. Since [[poultry]] have no teeth and swallow feed whole, this muscular organ, sometimes called “hen’s teeth,” mechanically grinds and mixes the [[bird]]’s feed.<ref>[http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Help/A-Z_Index/index.asp USDA Index]</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 15:27, September 13, 2011
The gizzard is the mechanical âstomachâ of a bird. It is located just after the true or glandular stomach in the gastrointestinal system. Since poultry have no teeth and swallow feed whole, this muscular organ, sometimes called âhenâs teeth,â mechanically grinds and mixes the birdâs feed.[1]