Question
Differentiate between Pectoral and Pelvic girdle.
| | Pectoral girdle | Pelvic girdle |
| 1. | It is situated in the shoulder region. | It is situated in the hip region. |
| 2. | It is made up of two bones, i.e. Clavicle and Scapula. | It is made up of three bones, i.e. Ilium, Ischium and Pubis. |
| 3. | The two halves are far apart. | The two halves are fused. |
| 4. | The glenoid cavity of the scapula forms ball and socket joint with the humerus. | A cup-shaped cavity called acetabulum forms ball and socket joint with the femur. |
| 5. | The glenoid cavity present in the pectoral girdle is comparatively shallow. | Acetabulum cavity present in the pelvic girdle is comparatively deep. |
| 6. | It gives articulation to forelimb bones. | It gives articulation to hindlimb bones. |
| 7. | The back muscles are attached to the pectoral girdle. | The hip muscles are attached to the pelvic girdle. |
| 8. | It is relatively less strong. | It is relatively stronger. |
Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.
