Question:

Which of the following components is a part of the pectoral girdle?

Updated On: May 19, 2024
  • sternum
  • acetabulum
  • glenoid cavity
  • ilium.
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The pectoral girdle lies on the posterolateral aspect of the upper region of the thorax. It consists of 2 bones : scapula and clavicle. The scapula, also called shoulder blade, is a large, flat, triangular bone placed at the back of the shoulder. It has at its lateral angle a shallow concavity, the glenoid cavity, for the articulation of the head of the humerus. Acetabulum and ilium are parts of pelvic girdle. Sternum is a long, narrow, flat vertical bone in the middle of the front wall of the chest.
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