Scapula is the bone of the:
Correct answer: C. Pectoral girdle
- A. Skull
- B. Pelvic girdle
- C. Pectoral girdle
- D. Vertebral column
Explanation
The shoulder girdle or pectoral girdle is the set of bones in the appendicular skeleton which connects to the arm on each side. In humans it consists of the clavicle and scapula. Refer to the image below:
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