WAEC Biology 1999 Question 14

Question 14

Support and Movement

Which of the following bones forms a joint at the point labelled II in the diagram?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.Humerus
  2. B.Sternum
  3. C.Radius
  4. D.Femur
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Answer: A (Humerus)

Explanation

II is the glenoid cavity, the socket into which the head of the humerus fits to form the shoulder (ball and socket) joint.