Skeletal System: Bones, Joints, Cartilage · NCERT Biology

The pectoral girdle consists of two bones: the clavicle and the scapula. The scapula is a large triangular flat bone situated in the dorsal part of the thorax between:

  1. The second and seventh ribs
  2. The first and fifth ribs in the back
  3. The third and eighth ribs on the dorsal side
  4. The second and fifth ribs posteriorly
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Correct answer: The second and seventh ribs

The scapula is located on the dorsal side of the rib cage. It extends from the level of the second rib down to the seventh rib.

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