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Question 52

In anatomy, what makes a location a joint?

  1. It is where muscle changes into skin.
  2. It occurs only in an arm or leg.
  3. It must allow a wide range of movement.
  4. It is a place where at least two bones meet.Correct answer

Explanation

A joint is any location where two or more bones meet, whether movement there is broad, limited, or absent. Saying every joint must move freely is too narrow because some bone connections allow little or no movement.

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