When an anterior glenohumeral dislocation occurs, an athlete carries his or her arm in:
A. slight abduction and external rotation.
B. a neutral position with the arm at the side and the thumb pointing forward.
C. slight abduction and internal rotation.
D. internal rotation with the elbow flexed at 90 degrees.
Answer: A
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