A bird's wing bone
A homologous structure to a human arm bone would be the forelimb bones in other mammals, such as the forelimb bones in a bat or a whale. These structures may have different functions (e.g. for flying or swimming), but they share a common evolutionary origin with the human arm bones.
Arm bones of all mammals . APEX=A bird's wing bone
Yes, the human forelimb is considered a homologous structure because it shares a common evolutionary origin with the forelimbs of other vertebrates. Despite variations in function and appearance, the underlying bone structure and developmental pathways are similar across species.
The presence of homologous structures (for example, the bone structure in chimpanzee arms, human arms, and whale flippers) indicates that the species sharing that homologous structure share a common ancestor.
The chickens wishbone, or furcula, is homologous to the clavicle bone in humans. Both bones provide structural support and help with movement in their respective species.
homologous structures
The wing of a bat. The leg of a horse...
A human skeleton.
No, human bone size and structure are primarily determined by genetics. However, environmental factors such as nutrition, exercise, and overall health can influence bone health and development.
more than likely yes, because their bone structures are similar to each other.
The bones in the wings of birds and the arms of humans are homologous structures. They have a similar structure and origin, despite being used for different functions, indicating a common evolutionary ancestry.