The Pectoral Girdle and the Pelvic Girdle Differ in That

question 80

Multiple Choice

The pectoral girdle and the pelvic girdle differ in that ____.

• A)the pectoral girdle has more bones
• B)the pectoral girdle includes the patella and the pelvic girdle includes the radius
• C)the bones of the pelvic girdle are fused while the bones of the pectoral girdle are not
• D)the bones of the pelvic girdle are part of the upper body while the bones of the pectoral girdle are a part of the lower body
• E)the bones of the pelvic girdle contain more calcium

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