Skeletal and Muscular Flashcards

1
Q

Bones are lighweight for what reason ?

A
  • easier to fly
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2
Q

What are the main bones

A

kneel (modified bone of the sternum)
- furcula (wishbone)

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3
Q

Where is the sternum?

A
  • middle front portion of the ribcage
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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
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