Question

Which of the following regions of the rat helps in the attachment of forelegs?

• A. Pectoral region
• B. Cranial region
• C. Cervical region
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Pectoral region

Rat is a mammal. Anatomically, body of the rat is divided into six regions:

Cranial region - known as head.

Cervical region - known as neck.

Thoracic region - the area of chest.

Abdomen region - known as belly.

Pectoral region - the area where front legs or forelegs are attached.

Pelvic region - the area where hindlimbs are attached.

So the correct option is 'Pectoral region'.