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What part of the femur articulates with the pelvic bone?
One side of the pubis articulates interiorly with the other side of the pubis, joining at the pubic symphysis. Posteriorly it articulates with the sacrum, the Acetabulum proximally articulates with Femur bone. So therefore there are three articulation points for the pelvic girdle.
Describe the skeletal features at the point where the vertebral column articulates with the skull?
The point where the vertebral column articulates with the skull is called the atlanto-occipital joint. This joint consists of the occipital condyles of the skull articulating with the atlas (C1 vertebra). It allows for nodding or "yes" motion of the head.
The anterior portion of the PELVIC girdles is known as the?
ilium
Are girdles in the axial skeleton?
no, they are found in the appendicular skeleton
What is the name of the bone marking of the femur that articulates with the pelvic girdle?
The bone marking of the femur that articulates with the pelvic girdle is called the head of the femur.
What skeleton is composed of 126 bones of the appendages and pectoral and pelvic girdles?
The appendicular skeleton is composed of 126 bones, including those of the upper and lower limbs as well as the pectoral and pelvic girdles. These bones are important for movement and provide connections to the axial skeleton.
What are the 2 girdles of human body?
The pelvic girdle and the thoracic girdle. You are familiar how a body girdle goes around the body. These are the same. They make a girdle around the chest and around the pelvis.
Which component of the skeletal system is made up of the upper and lower limbs and the pelvic and shoulder girdles?
The appendicular skeleton is the component of the skeletal system that consists of the upper and lower limbs, as well as the pelvic and shoulder girdles. This part of the skeleton is involved in movement and provides stability and support to the body.
What is the name of the bone marking that articulates with the pelvic girdle?
The illium, ischium, and pubic are the 3 pelvic bones that articulate with the pelvic girdle
How is the weight of an amphibian's body transferred to the limbs?
The weight of an amphibian's body is transferred to the limbs by using the pectoral and pelvic girdles.
Boa constrictors have tiny pelvic girdles and legs bones within their bodies that are nonfunctional what is that called?
The nonfunctional vestigial pelvic girdle and limb bones in boa constrictors are referred to as pelvic spurs or pelvic vestiges. These remnants are thought to be remnants of their evolutionary history when their ancestors had functional legs.
What bones are included in each of pectoral and pelvic girdles?
The pectoral girdle is formed by the scapula, the humerus and the clavicle 3 bones in total
