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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Scapula is the bone of:
Options
A Skull
B Pelvic girdle
C Pectoral girdle
Correct Answer
D Vertebral column
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The scapula (shoulder blade) is a bone of the pectoral girdle (shoulder girdle). It connects the forelimb to the axial skeleton via the clavicle and articulates with the humerus at the glenoid cavity. It is not part of the skull, pelvic girdle, or vertebral column.

Hint

This flat, triangular bone connects the upper arm bone to the collarbone.

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