Which Structure(s) Directly Secures the Humerus to the Glenoid Cavity

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which structure(s) directly secures the humerus to the glenoid cavity?

• A) the rotator cuff
• B) the glenohumeral ligaments
• C) the coracohumeral ligament
• D) the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle

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Definitions:

Motoric Function

Pertaining to movement; related to the physical actions and skills of the body.

Kinesthesis

The sense that detects bodily position, weight, or movement of the muscles, tendons, and joints.

Vestibular Senses

The sensations generated by receptors in the semicircular canals of the inner ear that inform us about the head’s orientation and movements.

Olfaction

The sense of smell, which is the ability to detect and interpret airborne molecules.