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Question
Differentiate between Pectoral and Pelvic girdle.
Solution
| Pectoral girdle | Pelvic girdle |
|
1. Situated in the shoulder region |
1. Situated in the hip region |
| 2. It is formed by two bones called the clavicle and scapula | 2. It is formed by three bones called ilium, ischium and pubis |
| 3. The glenoid cavity is that which forms the ball and socket joint with the humerus | 3. Acetabulum cavity is a cup-shaped cavity which forms the ball and socket joint with the femur |
| 4. Forelimb bone articulation occurs | 4. Hindlimb bone articulation occurs. |
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