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Pelvic girdle consists of two coxal bones. Each coxal bone is formed by the fusion of which three bones? |
Ilium, scapula, and pubis Ischium, radius, and ilium Ilium, ischium, and pubis Femur, tibia, and fibula |
Ilium, ischium, and pubis |
The correct answer is Option (3)- Ilium, ischium, and pubis Pelvic girdle consists of two coxal bones . Each coxal bone is formed by the fusion of three bones – ilium, ischium and pubis. At the point of fusion of the above bones is a cavity called acetabulum to which the thigh bone articulates. The two halves of the pelvic girdle meet ventrally to form the pubic symphysis containing fibrous cartilage. |