Avian Anatomy – Images of Muscles & Tendons, Feather Piloerection

Main Article: Avian Medical Terms / Health & Diseases by Jeannine Miesle, MA, Allied Member, Association of Avian Veterinarians …

Avian Anatomy Image Gallery (NOTE: Some of the images / illustrations on this and linked pages may be too graphic for young audiences. We recommend parental supervision and approval.)


MUSCLES AND TENDONS, FEATHER PILOERECTION

Major Muscles http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=avian+major+muscles&view=detailv2&&&id=11DD9821D0EC624849D87996AA9 4C7F91E9CD472&selectedIndex=0&ccid=SfSC3Aw8&simid=608045654573318226&thid=JN.2WR3Xo22pdwrgusHln1tN A&ajaxhist=0 

Major Muscles

Foot action http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=bird+anatomy+leg+muscles&view=detailv2&&qpvt=bird+anatomy+leg+ muscles&id=B5DD55A07008F4E71F4EEAA6D1300A6C42A57CDE&selectedIndex=17&ccid=NjkzygYW&simi d=608019605602305089&thid=JN.zumpFwJVzzOlYS3bapWL2A&ajaxhist=0

Foot Action

Patagium http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=bird+patagium&view=detailv2&&&id=3257333BBC208671E0CCA46D8E7DD52C2 433FAA1&selectedIndex=9&ccid=pVBCApTd&simid=608027705906693872&thid=JN.rl%2f6CoUp8stVtUuWISStKw&ajax hist=0

Patagium

Propatag= Propatagium, Metapatag=metapatagium http://etc.usf.edu/clipart/59100/59193/59193_goose_wing.htm

  • Pt. Lg. Patagial longus tendon, Pt.Br. Bi
  • Lig: Ligament, Elast.sec:
  • Propatag: Propatagium
  • Metapatag: metapatagium
  • Tri: Tricep muscle

Propatag= Propatagium, Metapatag=metapatagium

Wing and breast muscles and erector and depressor muscles http://www.saburchill.com/chapters/chap0010.html

Wing and breast muscles and erector and depressor muscles

Muscles and bones of the wing and breast http://www.truth-that-matters.com/design.htm

Muscles and bones of the wing and breast

Piloerection and feather fluffing https://junbelen.wordpress.com/2009/12/14/piloerection-even-pigeons-do-get-cold/

Piloerection and feather fluffing