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The coxal bone of the pelvic girdle is f...

The coxal bone of the pelvic girdle is formed by the fusion of

A

ilium, ischium and pubis

B

scapula and clavicle

C

ilium and scapula

D

ilium, scapula and ischium.

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The pelvic girdle is composed of two coxal (hip) bones. Each coxal bone consists of three separate parts: the ilium (short and straight bone), the ischium (lower elongated bone running parallel to vertibral column) and the pubis (inner smaller bone).
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