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ZOO 101 Skeleton and Supporting Systems Objective Question

Question

The depression in the scapula that articulates with the humerus to form the shoulder joint is the:
Options
A Acetabulum
B Obturator foramen
C Glenoid cavity
Correct Answer
D Neural canal
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Each scapula has a depression called the glenoid cavity into which the head of the humerus fits to form the shoulder joint.

Hint

This is a shallow, socket-like structure.

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