The Upper Limb and Its Girdle Are Attached Rather Loosely

question 52

Multiple Choice

The upper limb and its girdle are attached rather loosely to the rest of the body. This arrangement

• A) results in a disjointed appearance.
• B) limits fine coordination of the hands.
• C) allows a wide range of movements.
• D) restricts the amount of weight the upper limb can support.
• E) results in a limited range of motion.

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