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Flight muscles of bird are attached to

A
Clavicle
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B
Coracoid
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C
Keel of sternum
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D
Scapula
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Solution

The correct option is C Keel of sternum
A. Clavicle is the collar bone which is present between the shoulder blade and sternum.
B. Coracoid is a hook like structure present on the scapula or shoulder bone.
C. Keel is an extension of sternum in birds. It acts as an anchor to which the flight muscles of birds are attached
D. Scapula is the shoulder bone that connects the collar bone to humerus
So, the correct answer is 'Keel of sternum'

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