Compared with the pectoral girdle, the pelvic girdle is ________.
A) less strongly anchored to the axial skeleton
B) more robust, adapted for weight bearing and locomotion
C) composed of more separate bones
D) more flexible and freely movable
E) None of the answers are correct.

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The pelvic girdle is designed to support the weight of the entire upper body and provide a stable base for locomotion, making it more robust compared to the pectoral girdle. It is also strongly anchored to the axial skeleton by the sacrum, making it less freely movable than the pectoral girdle.

Compared with the Pectoral Girdle, the Pelvic Girdle Is ________