The Hip Joint Has Less Freedom of Movement Than the Shoulder

question 60

Multiple Choice

The hip joint has less freedom of movement than the shoulder joint because

• A) the joint capsule of the hip is surrounded by muscles and the shoulder is not.
• B) the articulating parts of the hip are closer together than those of the shoulder.
• C) the hip joint capsule is less elastic than the shoulder.
• D) the hip has more supportive ligaments than the shoulder.

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