The Most Significant Reason That the Hip Joint Is Less

question 6

Multiple Choice

The most significant reason that the hip joint is less mobile than the shoulder joint is

• A)the almost complete bony socket enclosing the head of the femur.
• B)the weight of the lower limb.
• C)the decrease in ligament and tendon attachments.
• D)the increase in bursae that limit movements.
• E)None of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Sodium Ions

Positively charged particles derived from the element sodium, essential in various physiological processes including nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a fundamental unit of the brain and nervous system, responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information.

Motor Neuron

A type of neuron that sends impulses from the central nervous system to a muscle or gland, prompting action.

Dendrite

The branched projections of a neuron that receive electrochemical stimulation from other neural cells.