The Shoulder Is a ____ Joint Formed by the Humerus

question 35

Multiple Choice

The shoulder is a ____ joint formed by the humerus where it inserts in the glenoid fossa of the scapula.

• A) saddle
• B) ball-and-socket
• C) fibrous
• D) hinge

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Definitions:

Blind Spot

The area in the visual field that lacks photoreceptor cells on the retina where the optic nerve exits the eye, resulting in a lack of visual detection.

Ganglion Cells

Retinal neurons that absorb visual data from photoreceptors and send it to the brain through the optic nerve.

Bipolar Cells

A type of neuron in the retina that plays a role in transmitting visual signals from the photoreceptors to ganglion cells.

Receptors

Specialized cells or proteins in the body that detect and respond to stimuli, such as light, sound, or chemicals.