Difference between Pectoral girdle and Pelvic girdle
No. |
Pectoral girdle |
Pelvic girdle |
1. | Pectoral girdle is also known for shoulder girdle. | Pelvic girdle is also known for bony pelvis. |
2. | Pectoral girdle consists of a cavity which is called as glenoid cavity. This cavity forms the ball and socket joint with the humerus. | Pelvic girdle consists of a cup-shaped cavity which is called as acetabulum. This cavity forms the ball and socket joint with the femur. |
3. | Pectoral girdle is less strong when compared to pelvic girdle. | Pelvic girdle is stronger when compared to pectoral girdle. |
4. | Pectoral girdle has attachment with the muscles of the back. | Pelvic girdle has attachment with the muscles of the hips. |
5. | Pectoral girdle has no articulation with the vertebral column. | Pelvic girdle has articulation with vertebral column. |
6. | Pectoral girdle consists of scapula and clavicle which are dissimilar bones. | Pelvic girdle consists of innominate which are similar bones. |
7. | Shoulder region is the location of pectoral girdle. | Hip region is the location of pelvic girdle. |
8. | No types are included in the scapula and clavicle. | Innominate bone of the pelvic girdle have ilium, ischium and pubis. |