JAMB Biology 1992 Question 24

Question 24

Support and Movement

The function of the part labelled 1 is to

Diagram for this question
  1. A.secrete a fluid which lubricates the joint
  2. B.attach muscles to the bones at the joint
  3. C.bend the bones at the joint
  4. D.hold the joint in place.
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Answer: D (hold the joint in place.)

Explanation

Part 1 is the ligament, a tough band that joins bone to bone and holds the joint together.