Chapter 8, Problem 18RQ

Summary Introduction

To differentiate:

Between the skeletal structure of pelvic girdle and the pelvis.

Concept introduction:

Pelvic girdle is the structure that connects lower limb to the axial skeleton. It provides a site for the attachment of muscles and ligament that helps in locomotion. The pelvis is a composite structure that is made up of pelvic girdle along with the structure of the axial skeleton.