Which of the Following Factors Provides Stability at the Elbow

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors provides stability at the elbow?

• A)the articulating bones
• B)ligaments
• C)both the articulating bones and ligaments
• D)none of these answers is correct

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Definitions:

Scapula

The technical term for the shoulder blade, a flat triangular bone located on the posterior side of the ribcage that connects the humerus (upper arm bone) with the clavicle (collarbone).

Levator Scapulae

A muscle located in the neck and back that elevates the scapula (shoulder blade).

Serratus Anterior

A muscle on the side of the chest that helps rotate the arm and move it away from the body.

Pectoralis Minor

A thin, triangular muscle located beneath the Pectoralis Major in the chest, involved in functions like scapula downward rotation, depression, and anterior tilt.