chapter 23 pelvic and pectoral girdles Flashcards
the number of bones in the pectoral girdle
4
the number and location of joints between the bones of a pectoral girdle
2 acromioclavicular joints; lateral
the number and location of joins between the pectoral girld and the axial skeleton
2 sternoclavicular joints ; anterior
the surface area of the pectoral girdle joints
relatively small
the size of the bones of the pectoral girdle
relatively small
the overall shape of the pectoral girdle
with the sternum makes and incomplete ring of bone
the number of bones in the pelvic girdle
2
the number and location of joints between the bones of a pelvic girdle
1 pubic symphysis joint; anterior
the number and location of joints between the pelvic girdle and the axial skeleton
2 sacroiliac joints; posterior
the size of the bones of the pelvic girdle
relatively large
the overall shape of the pelvic girdle
with vertebral column makes a complete ring of bone