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Did the air pockets in the bird bone affect the strength of the bone​

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The pneumatization of avian bones allows them to be much more efficient with respiration and provide an extraordinary amount of strength compared to their weight. This connection of air sacs to the bone does cause some complications if the bone is damaged or broken.

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