pectoral girdle: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	shoulder girdle

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Anterior anatomical illustration of the human shoulder bones showing the clavicle, scapula, and humerus, with labeled features including the acromion, coracoid process, glenoid cavity, and key landmarks of the upper arm bone.

avian pectoral girdle

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clavicle scapula interclavicle cleithrum limb girdle pelvis

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skeleton: Pectoral girdle

Muscles of facial expression, human anatomy, (Netter replacement project - SSC). Human face, human head.

Characteristics of the Human Body