Differentiate between Pectoral and Pelvic girdle.
Pectoral girdle |
Pelvic girdle |
It is present in the anterior portion of the body. |
It is present in the posterior portion of the body. |
The glenoid cavity is the articulation point. |
The acetabulum is the articulation point. |
It is composed of two bones. |
It is composed of three bones.The |
The Humerus bone articulates with the pectoral girdle. |
The femur articulates with the pelvic girdle. |
It helps with the articulation of bones in the forelimbs, lifting, etc. |
Its function is walking, standing, jumping and articulation of bones of hind limbs. |