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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The three bones making up each half of the pelvic girdle are:
Options
A Scapula, clavicle, and sternum
B Ilium, ischium, and pubis
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C Femur, tibia, and fibula
D Sacrum, coccyx, and ilium
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Each half of the pelvic girdle (hip bone) is made up of three bones: ilium (upper), ischium (posterior-lower), and pubis (anterior). These bones fuse together during development to form the innominate bone.

Hint

These three bones fuse to form the hip bone, with names starting with I, I, and P.

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