Question

Each girdle is formed of two halves. Each half of pectoral girdle consists of

Answer 1

Pectoral girdle

The pectoral girdle also called the shoulder girdle is made of two halves. Each half is made of one scapula and one clavicle.

• Scapula is a flat bone which is triangular in shape. It is also called the shoulder blade.
• Clavicle is a longer slender bone with two curvatures. It is also called the collar bone.

The pectoral girdle acts as a point of attachment of upper limbs.