The rotator cuff tendons enclose the shoulder joint on all sides except ________, which partly explains the nature of most shoulder dislocations.

A. posteriorly
B. anteriorly
C. superiorly
D. medially
E. inferiorly


Answer: E

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What will be an ideal response?

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