Muscles of the pectoral girdle attach proximally on the
A)clavicle and scapula and insert on the axial skeleton.
B)humerus and insert on the axial skeleton.
C)axial skeleton and insert on the humerus.
D)axial skeleton and insert on the clavicle and scapula.
E)humerus and insert on the clavicle and scapula.

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Muscles of the pectoral girdle attach proximally on the axial skeleton (such as the ribs, sternum, and vertebrae) and insert distally on the bones of the pectoral girdle, which are the clavicle and scapula. This arrangement allows for the movement of the shoulder girdle.

Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle Attach Proximally on the