Which specific muscles are highly developed in birds to provide the power required for the downstroke during flight?
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Correct answer: Pectoralis major
The flight muscles, particularly the pectoralis major, are massive and attached to the keel of the sternum. They provide the powerful contractions necessary to move the wings downward against air resistance.
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