Veterinary Technician

Category - Animal Care

On a bird, what is the superficial muscle that is responsible for lifting the wings between wing beats called?
  1. Epitrochlearis
  2. Teres Major
  3. Palmaris Longus
  4. Supracoracoideus
Explanation
Answer: D - Supracoracoideus is the superficial muscle that is responsible for lifting the wings between wing beats. The Supracoracoideus and the pectorals together make up about 25 - 35% of the bird's full body weight.
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