The pectoral girdle and the pelvic girdle differ in that ____
a. the pectoral girdle has more bones
b. the pectoral girdle includes the patella and the pelvic girdle includes the radius
c. the bones of the pelvic girdle are fused while the bones of the pectoral girdle are not
d. the bones of the pelvic girdle are part of the upper body while the bones of the pectoral girdle are a part of the
lower body
e. the bones of the pelvic girdle contain more calcium
ANSWER: c
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