Chapter 8, Problem 12CYR

Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

a. The knee and the elbow are multiaxial joints.

b. The elbow joint consists of two separate articulations.

c. The patella is encased within the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle group.

d. The shoulder joint is stabilized by the medial and lateral menisci.

e. The hip joint is less stable than the shoulder joint, but it allows more motion.