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What are the points for articulation of pelvic and pectoral girdles ?

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Pectoral girdle : Each half of the pectoral girdle is formed of scapula and clavicle Dorsal flat, triangular portion which is slightly elevated is acromion process clavicle bone articulates with it . On the lower side of acromion is glenoid cavity, head of the humerus bone articulates with it form shoulder joint.
Pelvic girdle : It comprises of two coxal bones. Each coxal bone is formed by three bones- Ilium, Ischium and Pubis. It articulates with femur bone in acetabulum forming pelvic joint.
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