Range of Motion at a Joint Is Influenced by Which

question 47

Multiple Choice

Range of motion at a joint is influenced by which of the following?

• A)shape of the articulating surfaces
• B)relative laxity and extensibility of the muscles crossing the joint
• C)fluid content of the cartilage within the joint
• D)both shape of the articulating surfaces and relative laxity and extensibility of the muscles crossing the joint
• E)all of these answers are correct

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