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Question
Differentiate between the following.
Pectoral and Pelvic girdle
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Solution
- Pectroal girdle:
- It is situated in the shoulder region.
- It gives articulation to forelimbs.
- The shoulder blade and collar bone remain separate.
- They are comparatively lighter.
- Pelvic girdle:
- It is situated in the hip region.
- It gives articulation to the legs or hind limbs.
- Three bones (ilium, ischium, and pubis) are fused to form a single hip bone.
- They are strong to take up to a lot of stress.
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