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State two functions of pelvic girdle in mammals.

      

State two functions of pelvic girdle in mammals.

  

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John
i) Made of fused bones to form a rigid/ strong structure to bear the body weight

ii) Forms joints with bones of the hind limbs to make walking/ movement possible

iii) Provide large surface area to which powerful muscles of the leg are attached

iv) The two halves are joined together by flexible cartilage which permits widening of the female girdle when giving birth.
johnmulu answered the question on May 26, 2017 at 05:43


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