Anatomy of Liver and Radiographic Study on Hepatic Duct in a South African Ostrich Struthio camelus australis
Prakruthi. B.V.,
Patki H.S.,
Surjith. K.P.
et al.
Abstract:The South African Ostrich Struthio camelus australis, an acarinate flightless ratite bird, native to the African continent has been introduced in many countries including India in the recent past for meat as well as egg purpose. Although this largest extant bird is gaining popularity globally, the functional anatomy of this majestic giant has received relatively less attention. The liver, the largest gland in the body of an Ostrich (weighing approximately 1.5-2 Kg) is also the heaviest among all the birds. Th… Show more
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