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The human shoulder is made of which three bones?

The correct answer is D. Clavicle, scapula, humerus. The human shoulder is composed of three main bones: the clavicle (collarbone), scapula (shoulder blade), and humerus (upper arm bone). These bones form the shoulder joint, which is one of the most flexible and mobile joints in the human body, allowing for a wide range of motion.

Anatomy

Question

The human shoulder is made of which three bones?

Options

  • AOlecranon, radius, ulna
  • BCarpal, radius, humerus
  • CMetatarsal, tibia, navicular
  • DClavicle, scapula, humerus

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  • D
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Explanation

The human shoulder is composed of three main bones: the clavicle (collarbone), scapula (shoulder blade), and humerus (upper arm bone). These bones form the shoulder joint, which is one of the most flexible and mobile joints in the human body, allowing for a wide range of motion.

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#shoulder anatomy#clavicle#scapula#humerus

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