Wild Turkey Humerus – Wing Bone

🦃 Genuine wild turkey humerus

The wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) humerus is the bone of the upper wing, located between the shoulder and elbow. It features a slightly curved shaft and widened ends with distinctive bony contours.

An interesting specimen for exploring wing anatomy and enriching a natural bone collection.

🦴 A bone involved in wing movement

The humerus articulates with the pectoral girdle at the shoulder and with the radius and ulna at the elbow. Its bony projections provide attachment points for muscles involved in wing movement.

In adult turkeys, this bone contains air spaces associated with the air sac system—an interesting feature of the avian skeleton.

🔎 Collecting and observation

Its joint surfaces and shape can be compared with the humerus of other animals. It can enrich a natural history collection or curiosity cabinet, or serve as a reference for anatomical drawing.

🎨 Crafts and creative projects

Its shape can be incorporated into decorations, painted artwork, artistic arrangements or costume accessories for LARP and cosplay.

📦 Sold individually

Although the photos show two bones, they are sold separately. Each quantity added to your cart corresponds to one humerus.

🧼 Care instructions

Dust gently with a soft, dry brush. Avoid impacts and pressure on thin edges. Store the bone in a dry place.

📸 Photos for reference only

You will receive a humerus similar to those shown. Size, curvature, colour and surface condition may vary. Small marks, irregularities or chips may be present.

The coin is shown for scale only and is not included.