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Pectoral girdle |
Pelvic girdle |
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1. It is present in shoulder. |
1. It is present in hip. |
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2. Helps in the articulation of the lower limbs. |
2. Helps in the articulation of the lower limbs. |
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3. It is formed of clavicle and a scapula. |
3. It is formed of two coxal bones. Each coxal bone is a fusion of three bones ie ileum, ischium and pubis. |
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4. It has glenoid cavity. |
4. It has acetabulum cavity. |
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5. Pubic symphysis is absent. |
5. Pubic symphysis is present between two pelvic girdles. |
Name the type of joint between the following:
(a) atlas/axis
(b) carpal/metacarpal of thumb
(c) between phalanges
(d) femur/acetabulum
(e) between cranial bones.
(f) between pubic bones in the pelvic girdle.
How do you distinguish between a skeletal muscle and a cardiac muscle?
