Q593
In birds, some of the vertebrae are fused to form
A.
Keel
B.
Furcula
C.
Syncytium
D.
Synsacrum
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Some posterior thoracic vertebrae, the lumbar, sacral and a few anterior caudal vertebrae are fused to form a complex bone called synsacrum. The innominate bones are fused with the synsacrum to a greater or lesser extent, according to species, forming an avian pelvis.