Question

Which limbs are supported by which girdles and which kind of muscles are attached to the limb skeleton ?

Answer 1

Limbs are connected to the rest of the skeleton by collections of bones known as girdles. The pectoral girdle consists of the clavicle (collar bone) and scapula (shoulder blade).

Answer 2

Limbs are supported by pectoral girdle and skeletal muscles attached to the Limb skeleton

Explanation:

• Limbs are extremities that are attached to axial skeleton. Mainly limbs are hands and legs.
• Hands are the structures that are attached to pectoral girdle.
• The joint between scapula and humerus supplies the attachment point between the pectoral girdle and hands.
• Muscles attached are SITS muscle like Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. All of them are skeletal muscles.
• The joint between the femur and acetabulum provides connection between the legs and pelvic girdle.
• Muscles attached are Psoas major, gluteus, iliacus, etc. They are also skeletal muscles.