Complete the following paragraph by selecting the correct option.
Pelvic girdle consists of two coxal bones. Each coxal bone is formed by the fusion of three bones (i)___________, (ii)____________ and (ii)____________. At the point of fusion of the above bones is a cavity called (iv)____________ to which the thigh bone articulates. The two halves of the pelvic girdle meet ventrally to form the pubic symphysis containing (v)_____________ cartilage.
(i) clavicle
(ii) scapula
(iii) sternum
(iv) glenoid
(v) hyaline
(i) ulna
(ii) radius
(iii) tarsal
(iv) acromion
(v) fibrous
(i) sacrum
(ii) scapula
(iii) clavicle
(iv) glenoid
(v) yellow
(i) ilium
(ii) ischium
(iii) pubis
(iv) acetabulum
(v) fibrous
As we have learnt,
Pectoral and Pelvic girdle bones -
Pectoral and Pelvic girdle bones help in the articulation of the upper and the lower limbs respectively with the axial skeleton.
- wherein
Each girdle is formed of two halves. Each half of pectoral girdle consists of a clavicle and a scapula.