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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Bones of the Appendicular Skeleton

Question 1 • GA-Essentials of Healthcare

Which of these statements best describes a girdle?

Answer
A
It is any part of the lower limbs.
B
It is a joint between two or more bones.
C
It is a body part that is unique to the female pelvis.
D
It is a body part that attaches a limb to the axial skeleton.

Explanation

A girdle is a group of bones that connects a limb to the axial skeleton. The pectoral girdle attaches the upper limbs, and the pelvic girdle attaches the lower limbs. So the best description is “a body part that attaches a limb to the axial skeleton.”

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