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In humans, the pectoral girdle, or shoulder girdle, is made up of the scapula, clavicle and various muscle groups. It functions by connecting the upper limb to the spinal column through a series of muscles in the shoulder and upper back. Continue Reading.
Diamond Girdle. Girdle is the thin perimeter of a diamond, dividing the crown above from the pavilion below. When viewing a diamond in its setting or from a profile view, the girdle is the widest part (or the circumference) of the polished diamond - the portion of the stone that makes contact with the setting itself. When loose diamonds are measured, they are measured by the girdle to obtain length and width in millimeters.