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What are the parts of a snake's skeleton?

A snake's skeleton consists of the skull, vertebral column, ribs, and a pair of pelvic girdle bones known as vestigial remnants of hind limbs. It lacks limbs and a breastbone, which allows for the snake's elongated and flexible body structure.


Boa constrictors have tiny pelvic girdles and legs bones within their bodies that are nonfunctional what is that called?

The nonfunctional vestigial pelvic girdle and limb bones in boa constrictors are referred to as pelvic spurs or pelvic vestiges. These remnants are thought to be remnants of their evolutionary history when their ancestors had functional legs.


What are these features are an example of upon close examination of the skeleton of an adult python a pelvic girdle and leg bone can be observed?

The presence of a pelvic girdle and leg bones in an adult python is an example of vestigial structures. These are anatomical remnants that were functional in ancestral species but have lost their original purpose through evolution. In pythons, these structures indicate a historical lineage that possessed limbs, though the modern snake has adapted to a limbless form for its environment and lifestyle.


The pelvic girdle does not include the?

The pelvic girdle does not include the sacrum and coccyx, which are part of the axial skeleton.


In contrast to a male pelvic girdle a female pelvic girdle is?

In comparison to a male pelvic girdle, a female pelvic girdle typically has a wider pelvic inlet and wider pubic angle, allowing for childbirth. Additionally, the female pelvic bones are generally lighter and thinner than those of a male.


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


Is the pectoral or pelvic girlde lightweight?

The pectoral girdle is typically lighter in weight compared to the pelvic girdle. This is because the pectoral girdle is designed for more flexibility and mobility in upper body movements, while the pelvic girdle provides support and stability to the lower body.


Which is an example of vestigial structure?

Most of the "higher evolved" animals I can think of have a vestigial structure or two. The most common example given is of the vestigial leg structures that can be found in the back of whales. Ostriches can't fly so i think their wings are considered vestigial. Humans have a vestigial tail bone.


Does the femur insert into the pelvic girdle at the patella?

No, the femur does not insert into the pelvic girdle at the patella. The femur connects to the pelvic girdle at the acetabulum, which is located in the hip bone. The patella, or kneecap, is a bone that sits in front of the knee joint and provides protection and leverage for the quadriceps muscle, but it is not involved in the connection between the femur and the pelvic girdle.


What bone is in your butt?

pelvic girdle


Does the pelvic girdle have tendons?

yes


Does a bird have pelvic girdle?

yes. it does.