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What is the purpose of the glenoid cavity in the scapula?

Options

  1. AArticulation with the head of the femur
  2. BArticulation with the clavicle
  3. CProtection of the spinal cord
  4. DArticulation with the head of the humerus

Correct answer

D. Articulation with the head of the humerus

Step-by-step solution

The pectoral and pelvic girdle bones help in the articulation of the upper and the lower limbs respectively with the axial skeleton.Each half of the pectoral girdle consists of a clavicle and a scapula.The acromion is a slightly elevated ridge in the scapula that projects as a flat, expanded process and articulates with the clavicle. The glenoid cavity in the scapula articulates with the head of the humerus to form the shoulder joint. The human body consists of 206 bones in total. These bones are grouped into two m

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