What Is the Significance of the More Massive Pelvic Bones

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Essay

What is the significance of the more massive pelvic bones compared to those of the pectoral girdle and the strong bone-to-bone attachments of the pelvic girdle of the lower extremity to the axial skeleton?

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Definitions:

Smell

The sense by which individuals perceive odors, a process facilitated by the olfactory system in the nose.

Gluc/o

A word root used in the medical field to refer to sugar, particularly glucose, which is a primary source of energy for the body's cells.

Parathyroid Glands

Small endocrine glands located in the neck behind the thyroid, which regulate calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.

Thyroid Gland

An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating the body's metabolic rate, heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.