NEETZoologyLocomotion and Movement
Which one of the following statements is true?
Options
- AHead of humerus bone articulates with acetabulum of pectoral girdle.
- BHead of humerus bone articulates with glenoid cavity of pectoral girdle.
- CHead of humerus bone articulates with a cavity called acetabulum of pelvic girdle.
- DHead of humerus bone articulates with a glenoid cavity of pelvic girdle.
Correct answer
B. Head of humerus bone articulates with glenoid cavity of pectoral girdle.
Step-by-step solution
At the point where the superior and lateral borders of the scapula meet, there is the lateral angle which presents a shallow articular surface termed as glenoid cavity into which the head of the humerus articulates.