LOCOMOTION OF BIRD

Special Characteristic of Bird

• Its wing is aerofoil in shape.
• It has pectoralis major muscles &
pectoralis minor muscles.
• These muscles are antagonistic muscles.
• These muscles extend from sternum to
the humerus.
 How Birds Fly?
• When the pectoralis minor muscles
contract, the wings are pulled up
(upstroke).
• When the pectoralis major muscles
contract, the wings are pulled down (down
stroke).
• The wings which move up and down
rhythmically generate the forward thrust as
well as provide the lift for the flying bird.
Diagram of Flying Bird
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