The "rotator cuff" of the shoulder functions to
A) reinforce the joint capsule.
B) limit the range of movements.
C) allow biaxial movement.
D) allow monaxial movement.
E) reinforce the joint capsule and limit the range of movements.
E
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1. cerebrum 2. cerebellum 3. hypothalamus 4. pons 5. medulla 6. thalamus A) 1, 2, 3, 5 B) 1, 3, 5 C) 1, 3, 4, 5 D) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 E) 2, 3, 4, 5
Bob witnesses an auto accident and impulses from the ___________ division of the
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