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The pectoral girdle is an imcomplete ring because it is open in the back between what? The KGB Agent answer: The pectoral girdle is an incomplete ring because it is open in the back between the scapulae.
An auricle piercing is a stud, barbell, or loop/ring piercing half way up the outer rim of your ear. Though I'm unsure if it's in the cartilage, or just the flesh. Edit