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Keel

Sometimes referred to as a breast bone, the keel divides the pectoral region of a pigeon. [66] The keel is a perfectly suited structure for adhering muscle, because the bone runs behind the entire pectoral region and between each pectoral. This provides ample surface area allowing for a strong base on which this muscle must operate. [ Pigeon ]

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Posted/Updated: 7/09/04