The Human Pectoral Girdle Consists of The

Question

The human pectoral girdle consists of the
A)humerus and radius.
B)ulna and radius.
C)ilium and ischium.
D)sternum and ribs.
E)clavicle and scapula.

Accepted Answer

The pectoral girdle refers to the bones that attach the upper limb bones (humerus, ulna, radius) to the axial skeleton. The pectoral girdle is made up of two bones, the clavicle and scapula, which provide attachment points for the muscles that move the arm and shoulder. The ilium and ischium are bones of the pelvic girdle, while the sternum and ribs make up the rib cage.