Question

Differentiate between the following.

Pectoral and Pelvic girdle

Answer 1

• Pectroal girdle:

1. It is situated in the shoulder region.
2. It gives articulation to forelimbs.
3. The shoulder blade and collar bone remain separate.
4. They are comparatively lighter.

• Pelvic girdle:

1. It is situated in the hip region.
2. It gives articulation to the legs or hind limbs.
3. Three bones (ilium, ischium, and pubis) are fused to form a single hip bone.
4. They are strong to take up to a lot of stress.