Asked by Alessandra Canedo on Jul 05, 2024
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A bone contained in the human pelvic girdle is the ____.
A) clavicle
B) humerus
C) hip bone
D) tibia
E) kneecap
Pelvic Girdle
A ring-like bony structure located at the base of the spine and connected to the thigh bones, supporting the weight of the upper body.
Hip Bone
A large, irregularly shaped bone forming the upper part of each half of the pelvis, composing of three parts - the ilium, the ischium, and the pubis.
- Become familiar with the organization and function of the human skeletal system.
Verified Answer
SV
Sinai VizcarraJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The hip bone is one of the three bones that make up the human pelvic girdle. The clavicle is a bone in the shoulder girdle, the humerus is the upper arm bone, the tibia is a bone in the lower leg, and the kneecap is a bone in the knee joint.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the organization and function of the human skeletal system.