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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Bones of the Appendicular Skeleton

Question 3 • Health Science Concepts - 248258-Fall (EL3602)

The pelvic girdle consists primarily of which of these parts?

Answer
A
hip joint
B
shoulder joint
C
legs and feet
D
brain and spinal cord

Explanation

The pelvic girdle is the bony structure formed by the hip bones, which connect the legs to the trunk. Of these choices, the hip joint is the only part associated with the pelvis; the shoulder joint, legs and feet, and brain and spinal cord are not parts of the pelvic girdle.

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