Pectoral girdle | Pelvic girdle |
1. The pectoral girdle is situated in the pectoral region of the body and joins the upper limb to the body. | The pelvic girdle is situated in the pelvic region of the body and joins the lower limb to the body. |
2. It is composed of two bones namely clavicle or collar bone and scapula. | It is composed of three bones, upper ileum, inner pubic and ischium. |
3. It has no articulation with the vertebral column | It has an articulation with the vertebral column. |
4. These perform functions like holding, lifting etc. | These perform functions like running, standing, jumping etc. |