Question

difference between pectoral and pelvic girdle

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Important information about Pectoral girdle are as follows:-

=>This type of girdle are present in the pectoral region of the body.

=>It is composed of two bones that are collar bones(clavicle) and shoulder bone (scapula).

=>It has no articulation with vertical column.

=>These performs function like holding, lifting etc.

Important information about Pelvic girdle are as follows:-

=>This type of girdle is present in the pelvic region of the body.

=>They are composed of three bones that are upper ileum, inner ileum, and ischium.

=>It has articulation with the vertical column.

=>These perform actions like running, jumping etc.