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The head of the humerus bone articulates...

The head of the humerus bone articulates with the ……………….. of the pectoral girdle to form the shoulder joint :

A

acromion process

B

deltoid cavity

C

glenoid cavity

D

acetabulum.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Upper rounded end of the humerus (bone of arm) is called head that articulates into the glenoid cavity of the pectoral girdle (shoulder girdle).
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