Pectoral and Pelvic Girdle

What are the bones in the pectoral girdle?
- Clavicle
- Scapula
What are the bones in the pelvic girdle?
Coxal Bones
- Ilium
- Ischium
- Pubis
form the acetabulum which recieves the head of the femur

Coxal Bones
The largest bone in the pelvis. It flares out to the side

Ilium
Forms the lower dorsal part of the pelvis. It bears the weight of the body while sitting.

Ischium
Most important part of the pelvis

Pubis

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Pectoral and Pelvic Girdle

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Anatomy

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2012-12-21T03:08:24Z

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