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What is the largest bone of the avian face?
What is the largest bone of the avian face?
- Maxillae
- Quadrate bone
- Lacrimals
- Mandible (correct)
Which bone forms the roof of the braincase in avian species?
Which bone forms the roof of the braincase in avian species?
- Malar bone
- Maxillae
- Nasal bone
- Frontal bone (correct)
What is the function of the furcula in avian anatomy?
What is the function of the furcula in avian anatomy?
- Formation of the nasal cavity
- Support for the wings during flight (correct)
- Support for the shoulder girdle
- Protection of the beak
Which bone articulates with the head of the humerus in avian anatomy?
Which bone articulates with the head of the humerus in avian anatomy?
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How many digits are present in the avian wing?
How many digits are present in the avian wing?
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What is the function of pterylae in chickens?
What is the function of pterylae in chickens?
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What is the primary function of the kinetic system in a chicken's skull?
What is the primary function of the kinetic system in a chicken's skull?
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Which bones in a chicken's body are considered pneumatic bones?
Which bones in a chicken's body are considered pneumatic bones?
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Which bones in a chicken's body serve as an important source of calcium when hens are laying eggs?
Which bones in a chicken's body serve as an important source of calcium when hens are laying eggs?
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What is the primary function of the sclerotic ring in a chicken's eye?
What is the primary function of the sclerotic ring in a chicken's eye?
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