Which of the Following Constitutes the Pectoral Girdle

Question

Which of the following constitutes the pectoral girdle?
A) clavicles only
B) clavicles and scapulae
C) clavicles, scapulae, and humerus
D) clavicles, scapulae, humerus, radius, and ulna
E) clavicles, scapulae, humerus, radius, ulna, and carpal bones

Accepted Answer

The pectoral girdle consists of the clavicles and scapulae. It is also sometimes referred to as the shoulder girdle. The humerus, radius, ulna, and carpal bones are part of the arm and wrist bones, but not part of the pectoral girdle.