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Figure 5-5 • Close-up view of the distal humerus of a Canadian
goose seen from the ventral aspect (prepared specimen). The
distal radius and ulna have been reflected, revealing the distinctive

differences in the size and shape of the two halves of the distal
humeral condyle.

Figure 5-4 • Full-length view of the
humerus of a Canadian goose
(prepared specimen) as seen from a
lateral perspective. Note the large,
graceful pectoral crest extending
downward from the base of the
humeral head.

Figure 5-6 • Close-up lateral
view of the cubital joint of a
great horned owl showing the
undersized olecranon typical of
most birds.

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