The wishbone of birds comes from the:
Correct answer: D. Pectoral girdle/clavicles.
- A. Pelvic girdle
- B. Skull
- C. Hind limbs
- D. Pectoral girdle/clavicles.
Explanation
The wishbone, known in anatomy as the furcula, is a sternum bone found in birds which is shaped like the letter Y. It is used as an attachment point for the wing muscles. It is so named because of a tradition:Two people pull on each side of such a bone, and when it breaks, the one who gets the larger part is said to have a wish granted. The fork shaped bone is formed from wo clavicles fused with the inter clavicle.
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