Locomotion in a bird

By: Khadeeja, Fatimah Amira, Sajidah, Asma

Athirah, Fatin Aisyah, Syahirah….
 Special characteristics of Bird

• Its wing is aerofoil in shape

• It has pectoralis minor muscles and
pectoralis major muscles
• These muscles are antagonistic muscles
• These muscles extend from sternum to
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
(downstroke)
• The wings which move up and down
rhythmically generate the forward thrust as
well as provide the lift for the flying bird
Structure of a Bird
Diagram of a Flying Bird
 THE END
Thank you for your
attention.