Chicken Wing Dissection Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is found under the skin of a chicken wing?

pale, smooth, pink

What is connective tissue described as?

soft/red coming from the blood vessels

What is the characteristic of fat in a chicken wing?

very greasy, yellow, not a solid shape

What do muscles in a chicken wing look like?

squishy, pale pink, white Signup and view all the answers

How are blood vessels described?

red/no distinct texture Signup and view all the answers

What are tendons known for?

pulls the muscles, shiny, white Signup and view all the answers

How is cartilage characterized?

slippery, white, hard to cut, has fat on it Signup and view all the answers

What do joints and ligaments look like?

near elbow, bends, white Signup and view all the answers

What purpose does the connective tissue serve?

connect bones to muscles, end of the bone Signup and view all the answers

What two tissues actually move the bones of the chicken wing?

muscles/tendons Signup and view all the answers

Why are tendons important to a muscle's ability to move a bone?

they connect bone to muscles Signup and view all the answers

What tissue of the chicken wing is commonly referred to as the 'meat'?

muscle Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the biceps?

elbow is necessary to the function of the forearm flex while lifting Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the triceps?

extend the forearm at the elbow Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue connects bone to bone?

ligaments Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue connects muscle to bone?

tendons Signup and view all the answers

What type of tissue acts as a cushion between bones?

cartilage Signup and view all the answers

Based on your observations, explain the role of muscles, tendons, bones, and joints in the back-and-forth movement of the lower chicken wing.

Muscles: contract to pull on tendons which pull bones close together. Tendons: connect muscles to bones and allow muscles to move bones. Bones: frame of the body, it moves to create actual body movement. Joints: allow bones to move. Signup and view all the answers

Explain which muscle contracted and which muscle extended as you raised the weight.

the bicep contracts and the triceps will relax and extend Signup and view all the answers

Explain what happened to your biceps and triceps as you lowered the weight.

biceps relax and extend, triceps is going to contract Signup and view all the answers

Which bone(s) in the arm moved?

radius and ulna Signup and view all the answers

Which bone(s) in the arm didn't move?

humerus Signup and view all the answers

How do the movements of muscles, tendons, and ligaments in a human arm compare to those of a chicken wing?

Human arms share the same tissue and cartilage; they have the same type of biceps, triceps, and forearm. Chickens and humans have similar bone structure. The shoulder joint allows chickens to flap their wings. The humerus connects the shoulder and radius, allowing chickens to somewhat turn their wings. This is the same for humans, but humans can move their metacarpals, whereas chickens cannot. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chicken Wing Dissection Notes

Under the skin: described as pale, smooth, and pink.
Connective tissue: characterized as soft and red, originating from blood vessels.
Fat: appears very greasy and yellow, lacking a solid shape.
Muscles: identified as squishy and pale pink to white.
Blood vessels: red color with no distinct texture.
Tendons: serve to pull muscles, shiny and white in appearance.
Cartilage: slippery and white, hard to cut, often has fat on it.
Joints and ligaments: found near the elbow, allow bending, and are white.
Connective tissue purpose: links bones to muscles, particularly at the ends of bones.
Muscle and tendons: the primary tissues responsible for the movement of chicken wing bones.
Importance of tendons: essential for connecting bones to muscles, facilitating movement.
Muscle tissue: commonly referred to as “meat” in a chicken wing.
Biceps function: enables flexion of the forearm at the elbow when lifting.
Triceps function: responsible for extending the forearm at the elbow.
Tissue connecting bone to bone: ligaments provide this connection.
Tissue connecting muscle to bone: tendons serve this function.
Cartilage function: acts as a cushion between bones, protecting them during movement.
Mechanics of movement: muscles contract and pull on tendons, which in turn pull bones together; joints facilitate movement by allowing bones to pivot.
Weight lifting response: biceps contract while triceps relax and extend during lifting; biceps relax and extend while triceps contract when lowering.
Arm bone movement: radius and ulna are the bones that move.
Stationary bone: humerus does not move during arm movement.
Comparison with human arm: similar tissue, cartilage, and muscle types exist in both humans and chickens; however, chicken wings have a different range of motion due to structural differences in their joints and metacarpals.

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Test your knowledge with these chicken wing dissection flashcards. Each card highlights key anatomical terms and their definitions related to the structure and components found in chicken wings. Perfect for biology students or anyone interested in anatomy.