Question

Differentiate between pectoral girdle and pelvic girdle

Answer 1

Pectoral girdle Pelvic girdle

1. The pectoral girdle is situated in the pectoral region of the body and joins the upper limb to the body. The pelvic girdle is situated in the pelvic region of the body and joins the lower limb to the body.

2. It is composed of two bones namely clavicle or collar bone and scapula. It is composed of three bones, upper ileum, inner pubic and ischium.

3. It has no articulation with the vertebral column It has an articulation with the vertebral column.

4. These perform functions like holding, lifting etc. These perform functions like running, standing, jumping etc.