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What is the primary function of the pelvic girdle?
What is the primary function of the pelvic girdle?
- To allow movement of the body, such as walking and running (correct)
- To provide support to the upper body during childbirth
- To facilitate the digestion of food in the pelvic organs
- To regulate the body's temperature during exercise
What is the primary difference between the female and male pelvis?
What is the primary difference between the female and male pelvis?
- The female pelvis is designed for childbearing (correct)
- The female pelvis is less flexible than the male pelvis
- The female pelvis is more angular than the male pelvis
- The female pelvis is larger and more robust
What is the role of the pelvis in relation to the body's skeletal framework?
What is the role of the pelvis in relation to the body's skeletal framework?
- It forms part of the skeletal framework of the body (correct)
- It provides a point of attachment for muscles only
- It helps to distribute the body's weight evenly
- It is primarily involved in the circulation of blood
Which of the following is NOT a function of the pelvis?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the pelvis?
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What is the relationship between the pelvis and the 5th lumbar vertebra?
What is the relationship between the pelvis and the 5th lumbar vertebra?
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