Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. The gripping of the trochlea by the trochlear notch constitutes the "hinge" for the elbow joint.
2. The ligamentum teres represents a very important stabilizing ligament for the hip joint.
3. The structural classification of joints is based on the composition of the binding material and the presence or absence of a joint cavity.
4. Synovial fluid contains phagocytic cells that protect the cavity from invasion by microbes or other debris.
5. A person who has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis would be suffering loss of the synovial fluids.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. FALSE

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