Furcula is commonly known as

Merry thought bone

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Wish bone

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Both A and B

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Both A and B
The furcula also known as wishbone or 'merry thought bone' is a forked bone which is a V-shaped found in birds and some other animals and is formed by the fusion of the two clavicles and single interclavicle. In birds, its main function is in the strengthening of the thoracic skeleton to withstand the rigors of flight. Hence, option C is correct.

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