Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Introduction to Organ Systems

Anatomy & Physiology

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology

Introduction to Organ Systems

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Which of the following is true about the shoulder joint?

It is stabilized primarily by the femur and tibia.

It is the most mobile joint in the human body.

It connects the humerus to the sternum.

It is a hinge joint that allows movement in only one plane.

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Step 1: Begin by identifying the anatomical structure of the shoulder joint. The shoulder joint, also known as the glenohumeral joint, is formed by the articulation of the head of the humerus and the glenoid cavity of the scapula.

Step 2: Understand the type of joint the shoulder is classified as. The shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint, which allows movement in multiple planes, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, and circumduction.

Step 3: Compare the mobility of the shoulder joint to other joints in the human body. The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint due to its ball-and-socket structure and the relatively shallow glenoid cavity, which permits a wide range of motion.

Step 4: Evaluate the incorrect options. The femur and tibia are part of the lower limb and do not stabilize the shoulder joint. The humerus connects to the scapula, not the sternum. Additionally, the shoulder is not a hinge joint, as hinge joints (e.g., the elbow) allow movement in only one plane.

Step 5: Conclude that the correct statement is: 'It is the most mobile joint in the human body,' based on its anatomical structure and function.