Chicken wing dissection | PPT - Free Printable

The muscles in the chicken wing generate the force necessary for movement by contracting and relaxing. Tendons connect these muscles to the bones, transmitting the pulling force from the muscle to the skeleton. The bones—specifically the humerus, radius, and ulna—act as levers that pivot at the shoulder and elbow joints, allowing for controlled back-and-forth motion. The shoulder joint enables the wing to swing forward and backward, while the elbow joint allows the lower portion of the wing to bend and extend, coordinating with the muscles and tendons to produce the flapping motion essential for flight or balance.