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Question
What is the importance of pectoral and pelvic girdle?
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Solution
Importance of pectoral girdle:
(i) It provides support to the anterior portion of the body.
(ii) Provides surface articulation of fore arms.
(iii) Provides surface for muscle attachment.
(iv) Provides protection to vital organs like heart and lungs.
Importance of pelvic girdle:
(i) Provides surface articulation of hind limbs.
(ii) Provides surface for joining of muscles.
(iii) Provides protection to the uterus.
(iv) Protects from shocks.
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