Asked by Margie Hammon on Apr 28, 2024
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A tennis player goes to the doctor and is told he has a torn rotator cuff. He has injured his ________.
A) neck
B) shoulder
C) hip
D) knee
E) elbow
Rotator Cuff
A group of muscles and tendons that provide stability and movement to the shoulder joint.
Shoulder
A complex structure made up of several joints that combine with tendons and muscles to allow a wide range of motion to the arm.
- Explain how trauma and diseases influence the operational capacity of joints.
Verified Answer
BM
Bianca MonteiroMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint, keeping the head of your upper arm bone firmly within the shallow socket of the shoulder. A torn rotator cuff thus indicates an injury to the shoulder.
Learning Objectives
- Explain how trauma and diseases influence the operational capacity of joints.