If the ligaments of a synovial joint became very loose, the individual would...

a) have the greater stability of the joint.
b) be more prone to dislocating the joint.
c) reinforce the joint with tendons surrounding it.
d) have two bones too close together.


Ans: b) be more prone to dislocating the joint.

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