Uberon definition : The muscular enlargement of the alimentary canal that has usually thick muscular walls
and a tough horny lining for grinding the food and when the crop is present follows
it and the proventriculus.;
Uberon synonym : gigerium; gastric mill;
Uberon related term : ventriculus;
Uberon Taxon note : currently restricted to Aves, but may be found outside - e.g. Pangolins;
The muscular enlargement of the alimentary canal that has usually thick muscular walls
and a tough horny lining for grinding the food and when the crop is present follows
it and the proventriculus.