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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The depression in the scapula into which the head of the humerus fits to form the shoulder joint is called the:
Options
A Acetabulum
B Glenoid cavity
Correct Answer
C Obturator foramen
D Olecranon fossa
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Each scapula has a depression called the glenoid cavity (or glenoid fossa) into which the head of the humerus fits to form the shoulder joint. This is a shallow ball-and-socket joint allowing extensive range of motion.

Hint

This shallow socket in the shoulder blade articulates with the upper arm bone.

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