‘Keel’ is a prominent bony prominence in the sternum of the following animal?

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QUESTION

‘Keel’ is a prominent bony prominence in the sternum of the following animal?

OPTIONS

(A) Fowl
(B) Sheep
(C) Horse
(D) Ox

ANSWER

(A) Fowl

EXPLANATION

The keel, or carina sterni, is a prominent ventral projection of the sternum in birds and provides a large surface for attachment of powerful flight muscles. Sheep, horse, and ox lack the large avian keel.

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