describe the structure of pelvic and pectoral gland​

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The correct term is girdles not glands i.e pectoral and pelvic girdles.

Pectoral girdle:
  • Consists of clavicle (collar bone) and scapula

  • Scapula is a triangular flat bone with a slightly elevated ridge called the spine, projecting as a flat, expanded process called acromion.

  • Clavicle articulates with acromion.

  • Below acromion, a depression called glenoid cavity is present. Here, humerus articulates to form the shoulder joint.

     

 
Pelvic girdle:
 
  • Has 2 coxal bones formed by the fusion of ilium, ischium and pubis

  • Acetabulum is a cavity formed at the point of fusion of these three bones where the thigh bone articulates

  • Two halves of the pelvic girdle meet ventrally to form Pubic Symphysis (contains fibrous cartilage)



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