Question

State two adaptations of pelvic girdle to its functions.

Answer 1

1. They have a depression/socket on the side of ileum; which articulates with end of femur to form a ball and socket joint.
2. They have a hole;
3. Obturator foramen has a small aperture;
4. Public symphosis is made of flexible cartilage;
5. Hard to support upper part of body;
6. Bones are fused to form firm frame to support body.