Dog Bones
The long bone in the front leg
Humerus
Cats are very flexible because of this part of their skeleton
The spine/ backbone
Dogs, cats, and chickens have these bones that make up the spine
Vertebrae
Chickens have pneumatic bones that are filled with….to help them….
air/ Fly
This animal has bones that help it fly
Chicken
Dogs have this many bones in their tails
About 20 small bones
Cats land on their feet thanks to this skeleton trick
Righting reflex
This is where two bones meet and typically bends
A joint
This bone in a chicken is also called the wishbone
Clavicle
This animal has the most flexible body
Cat
This part of the skeleton protects a dog’s brain
Skull
This small bone in cats doesn’t attach to other bones and helps them squeeze through tight spots
Clavicle/ collarbone
The bones that form fingers, toes, and claws
Phalanges
what is the purpose of the pygostyle in chickens
control their tail for steering, braking, and stabilization during flying
This animal loves to fetch and has strong leg bones for running
Dog
These bones protect the dog’s heart and lungs
The ribs/ rib cage
Cats have more bones than dogs. True or False?
False
Chickens have more of this type bone than dogs and cats
Cervical vertebrae
This big bone in a chickens chest holds the flying muscles
What is the breastbone/ keel
This animal has a special bone called the keel
Chicken
This bone connects the back legs to the spine
Pelvis
This part of the cat’s body helps them balance when walking or jumping
The tail
The bones that connect the front legs to the body
Scapula/ shoulder blade
chickens don’t have these in their mouths unlike dogs and cats
Teeth
Cats and chickens have this bone, but dogs do not
Clavicle/ collarbone