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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Biology

Chapter

Locomotion and Movement

Question:

Pelvic girdle consists of two coxal bones. Each coxal bone is formed by the fusion of which three bones?

Options:

Ilium, scapula, and pubis

Ischium, radius, and ilium

Ilium, ischium, and pubis

Femur, tibia, and fibula

Correct Answer:

Ilium, ischium, and pubis

Explanation:

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.