NEETZoologyLocomotion and Movement
Choose the number of correct statement w.r.t diagram shown: Pelvic girdle consists of three coxal bones. Each coxal bone is formed by the fusion of three bones – ilium, ischium, and pubis. The two halves of the pelvic girdle meet dorsally to form the pubic symphysis containing fibrous cartilage
Options
- AThree
- Bzero
- CTwo
- Done
Correct answer
D. one
Step-by-step solution
Pelvic girdle consists of two coxal bones. Each coxal bone is formed by the fusion of three bones – ilium, ischium and pubis. At the point of fusion of the above bones is a cavity called acetabulum to which the thigh bone articulates. The two halves of the pelvic girdle meet ventrally to form the pubic symphysis containing fibrous cartilage.