Morphometric studies on the appendicular bony skeleton of the ostriches (Struthio Camelus).

Background: Morphometric study of the bony elements of the appendicular skeleton in the ostrich was fully described and identified. The appendicular skeleton included the bones of the pectoral girdle, the wing, the pelvic girdle and the pelvic limb.

Results: The shoulder girdle of the ostrich included the scapula and coracoid bones.