VANA 102 Avian Anatomy: External Anatomy of Gallus gallus domesticus

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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?

Malar bone

Maxillae

Nasal bone

Frontal bone (correct)

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?

Glenoid fossa Signup and view all the answers

How many digits are present in the avian wing?

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of pterylae in chickens?

To anchor feathers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the kinetic system in a chicken's skull?

To allow lateral movement of the jaw Signup and view all the answers

Which bones in a chicken's body are considered pneumatic bones?

Skull and humerus Signup and view all the answers

Which bones in a chicken's body serve as an important source of calcium when hens are laying eggs?

Medullary bones Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the sclerotic ring in a chicken's eye?

To maintain shape and support the eye Signup and view all the answers

VANA 102 Avian Anatomy: External Anatomy of Gallus gallus domesticus

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What is the largest bone of the avian face?

Which bone forms the roof of the braincase in avian species?

What is the function of the furcula in avian anatomy?

Which bone articulates with the head of the humerus in avian anatomy?

How many digits are present in the avian wing?

What is the function of pterylae in chickens?

What is the primary function of the kinetic system in a chicken's skull?

Which bones in a chicken's body are considered pneumatic bones?

Which bones in a chicken's body serve as an important source of calcium when hens are laying eggs?

What is the primary function of the sclerotic ring in a chicken's eye?

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