i) Made of fused bones to form a rigid/ strong structure to bear the body weight
ii) Forms joints with bones of the hind limbs to make walking/ movement possible
iii) Provide large surface area to which powerful muscles of the leg are attached
iv) The two halves are joined together by flexible cartilage which permits widening of the female girdle when giving birth.
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