Question

Explain pneumatic bones in birds?

Answer 1

Pneumatic Bones:

1. Birds have hollow bones that contain air cells, which help them fly by enhancing their buoyancy.
2. Pneumatic bones are hollow bones that are hollow within.
3. The capacity of a body to float or rise in a fluid is known as buoyancy (liquid or gas).
4. Birds have hollow bones and feathers, which trap air and boost the bird's buoyancy, allowing it to float freely on air.
5. The empty areas are filled with air, resulting in structural stiffness and a substantial weight reduction.
6. Humans, too, have pneumatized bones in their skulls, such as the frontal sinus cavities.