Skeletal and Muscular Flashcards
1
Q
Bones are lighweight for what reason ?
A
- easier to fly
2
Q
What are the main bones
A
kneel (modified bone of the sternum)
- furcula (wishbone)
3
Q
Where is the sternum?
A
- middle front portion of the ribcage
4
Q
Where is the furcula
A
- is the fusion of a bird’s two collarbones (clavicles)
- usually attached to the scapulae
- strengthens skeleton and prevent snapping of ribs or collapse lungs