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Which of the following is a part of pectoral girdle?
Which of the following is a part of pectoral girdle?
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The correct option is B Glenoid cavity
- A pectoral girdle or shoulder girdle attach the bones of upper limb to the axial skeleton.
- Each pectoral girdle is formed of two halves. Each half of pectoral girdle consists of a scapula and clavicle.
- Glenoid cavity is a shallow, pyriform articular surface, which is located on the lateral angle of the scapula. It articulates with the humerus to form the shoulder joint. Hence glenoid cavity is a part of the pectoral girdle.
- So, the correct answer is 'Glenoid cavity'.
- A pectoral girdle or shoulder girdle attach the bones of upper limb to the axial skeleton.
- Each pectoral girdle is formed of two halves. Each half of pectoral girdle consists of a scapula and clavicle.
- Glenoid cavity is a shallow, pyriform articular surface, which is located on the lateral angle of the scapula. It articulates with the humerus to form the shoulder joint. Hence glenoid cavity is a part of the pectoral girdle.
- So, the correct answer is 'Glenoid cavity'.
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