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Flight muscles of birds are attached to

1. clavicle
2. keel of sternum
3. scapula
4. coracoid

Correct answer: keel of sternum

Solution

The main flight muscles in birds, especially the pectoralis, attach to the keel (carina) of the sternum. This enlarged ridge provides a large surface area for strong muscle attachment needed for wing movement.

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