Tissue Responsible for Moving the Chicken Wing
Skeletal muscle tissue is the primary tissue that actually moves the chicken wing. When skeletal muscles contract, they pull on tendons, which are strong connective tissues that attach the muscle to the bones of the wing. This action causes the bones to move, resulting in the movement of the wing itself
- The main muscles involved include the biceps brachii (which flexes the wing), triceps brachii (which extends the wing), pectoralis (which brings the wing down), and supracoracoideus (which lifts the wing up)
- Tendons serve as the connectors between muscle and bone, transmitting the force generated by muscle contraction to the skeleton, enabling movement
Summary Table
Tissue Type| Function in Wing Movement
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Skeletal Muscle| Contracts to generate movement
Tendon (Connective)| Attaches muscle to bone, transmits force
Ligament| Connects bones at joints, stabilizes movement
Key Point:
The actual movement of the chicken wing is produced by the contraction of
skeletal muscle tissue, which pulls on tendons attached to the bones, causing
the wing to move