The lower portion of appendicular skeleton consists of which of the following?

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The lower portion of the appendicular skeleton is where the pelvic girdle is located. The pelvic girdle is made up of the two hip bones, also known as os coxae. Each of the os coxae consists of a fused ilium, ischium, and pubis.
The upper portion of appendicular skeleton consists of the pectoral or shoulder girdle, the clavicle and scapula, and the upper extremity.
You may use the diagram of the skeletal system (including the pectoral and pelvic girdles) below as a visual reference. Please note the key in the bottom right for distinguishing between the two types of skeleton.
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The Lower Portion of Appendicular Skeleton Consists of Which of the Following