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Why are the bones of the pelvic girdle larger than the bones of the pectoral girdle?
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To hold the weight of the upper body and to stand the pressure of the lower half
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The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the what?
The part of the skeleton that includes the pectoral girdle and the pelvic girdle and the upper and lower limbs.
Compare the pectoral and pelvic girdles in terms of flexibility allowed?
Flexibility: pectoral girdle is more flexible-less ligaments, ball and socket joint is shallower Security: pelvic girdle is more secure, deeper socket. there are more dislocated shoulders than dislocated hips ability to bear weight: pelvic girdle can bear more weight-the pelvic girdle has bones that are fused (os coxa) and a joint with the sacrum. the pectoral girdle has a little bone called the clavicle connecting it to the body wall.
Is it true that the pectoral girdle is formed by the articulation of the hip bones and the sacrum?
No - the pectoral girdle refers to the shoulders. The two bones that make up the pectoral girdle are the scapula and clavicle.
Which bones for the pectoral girdle?
The movable pectoral girdle bones are the scapulae and the clavicles. These bones must have a range of movement in order to allow the upper body to function properly.
How many bones are in the upper limb not includeing the pectoral girdle?
30
What bones are included in each of pectoral and pelvic girdles?
The pectoral girdle is formed by the scapula, the humerus and the clavicle 3 bones in total
The appendicular skeleton includes the bones of the what?
The part of the skeleton that includes the pectoral girdle and the pelvic girdle and the upper and lower limbs.
What are the component of the appendicular skeleton?
The appendicular divison (126 bones) consist of the pectoral girdle, upper limbs, pelvic girdle, and lower limbs.
Compare the pectoral and pelvic girdles in terms of flexibility allowed?
Flexibility: pectoral girdle is more flexible-less ligaments, ball and socket joint is shallower Security: pelvic girdle is more secure, deeper socket. there are more dislocated shoulders than dislocated hips ability to bear weight: pelvic girdle can bear more weight-the pelvic girdle has bones that are fused (os coxa) and a joint with the sacrum. the pectoral girdle has a little bone called the clavicle connecting it to the body wall.
Girdle formed by the articulation of the hip bones and the sacrum?
Pectoral Girdle
What is the scientific name for shoulder girdle?
The scientific name for the shoulder girdle is "pectoral girdle." It is the set of bones that connect the upper limbs to the axial skeleton.
Is it true that the pectoral girdle is formed by the articulation of the hip bones and the sacrum?
No - the pectoral girdle refers to the shoulders. The two bones that make up the pectoral girdle are the scapula and clavicle.
Which bones for the pectoral girdle?
The movable pectoral girdle bones are the scapulae and the clavicles. These bones must have a range of movement in order to allow the upper body to function properly.
What skeleton is composed of 126 bones of the appendages and pectoral and pelvic girdles?
An appendicular skeleton is composed of 126 bones of the appendages, and pectoral and pelvic girdles.
What are bones of the pelvic girdle?
Ilium and ischium
What is the name of the bone marking that articulates with the pelvic girdle?
The illium, ischium, and pubic are the 3 pelvic bones that articulate with the pelvic girdle
How many bones are in the upper limb not includeing the pectoral girdle?
30
