Question

Wish bone is a bone found in birds

• A. Elongated pelvic girdle
• B. Keeled pectoral girdle
• C. Product of fused clavicles
• D. Knee bone

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Product of fused clavicles

A) The pelvic girdle in birds is elongated and lighter to aid in flight.

B) The keel is a boat shaped extension of the sternum.

C) Wish bone in birds is formed due to the fusion of the two clavicles to strengthen the thoracic skeleton to withstand flight.

D) Wishbone is formed by the fusion of two clavicles.

So the correct answer is 'Product of fused clavicles'.