Question

What are the points for articulation of pelvic and pectoral girdles?

Answer 1

Pectoral girdle - Each half of the pectoral girdle consist of a clavicle and a scapula. The dorsal flat, triangular body of scapula has a slightly elevated ridge called the spine that, projects a flat expanded process called the acromion and the clavicle articulating with it.

Glenoid cavity -Below the acromion their is a depression called the glenoid cavity which articulates with the head of the humerous to form the shoulder joint. Pelvic girdle consist of two coxal bones. each formed by the fusion of three bones, ilium, ischium and pubis. It articulates with femur through a cavity called acetabulum forming the thigh joint.