Which of these is NOT a significant difference between the pectoral girdle and the pelvic girdle?
A) The pelvic girdle articulates directly with the vertebral column; the pectoral girdle does not articulate directly with the vertebral column.
B) The pelvic girdle does not articulate with the sternum; the pectoral girdle does articulate with the sternum.
C) The sockets in the pelvic girdle for the lower limbs are deeper than the pectoral girdle sockets for the upper limbs.
D) The sockets in pelvic girdle allow less movement by the lower limbs than the pectoral girdle sockets allow for the upper limbs.
E) The pelvic girdle offers more mobility overall, and the pectoral girdle offers more strength.

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The pelvic girdle is designed for strength and stability, supporting the body's weight and allowing less mobility, while the pectoral girdle allows for greater mobility of the upper limbs.

Which of These Is NOT a Significant Difference Between the Pectoral