198 AVEs (the bird) 



of the tibia with the proximal tarsal bones, and the 

 fibula, a tiny, slender bone sometimes fused with the 

 large bone. 

 (3) The distal portion consists of the bones of the foot. 



(a) The shaft, or tarsometatarsus, is formed by the 



fusion of the distal tarsal bones and the second, 

 third, and fourth metatarsals. What direction, 

 then, does the sole of the foot take? 



(b) The toes. 



(1) Upon what does the pigeon walk? 



(2) How many toes are present? 



(3) In what direction do they extend? 



(c) Make a sketch of the right leg, showing all the bones 



in their natural positions when the bird is standing. 

 Name each. 



