These Fossae of the Scapula Contain Muscles That Stabilize the Shoulder

question 24

Multiple Choice

These fossae of the scapula contain muscles that stabilize the shoulder.

• A)lateral, inferior, and subscapular
• B)glenoid, acromial and coracoid
• C)infraspinous, spinous, and medial
• D)infraspinous fossa, subscapular fossa, and supraspinous fossa

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Definitions:

Stramenopiles

A diverse group of eukaryotic organisms, including diatoms and brown algae, characterized by fine, hair-like structures on their flagella.

Biflagellate

Having two flagella, which are long, slender projections that provide locomotion to various cells and single-celled organisms.

Nanoplankton

Extremely minute (<10 μm in length) algae that are major producers in the ocean because of their great abundance; part of phytoplankton.

Dinoflagellates

A group of single-celled organisms found in marine and freshwater environments, known for their role in red tides and bioluminescence.