Compared with the pectoral girdle, the pelvic girdle is

A) not as firmly anchored to the axial skeleton.
B) comprised of more massive bones, which are adapted for weight bearing.
C) composed of more separate bones.
D) more flexible and freely movable.
E) structurally identical.


B) comprised of more massive bones, which are adapted for weight bearing.

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