Structural characteristics of the pelvic girdle that adapt it to the role of bearing the weight of the body include
A) heavy bones.
B) strong and stable joints.
C) a high degree of flexibility at the hip joint.
D) A and B only
E) all of the above

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The heavy bones and strong and stable joints of the pelvic girdle work together to bear the weight of the body. While the hip joint does have a degree of flexibility, this is not necessarily a structural characteristic that is specifically adapted for weight-bearing. Therefore, options A and B are correct, but option C is not. The correct answer is D, "A and B only."

Structural Characteristics of the Pelvic Girdle That Adapt It to the Role