Which of the Following is False

Question

Which of the following is false?
A) The rotator cuff functions to limit the range of movements of the shoulder joint.
B) The shapes of the articulating surfaces within the joint help prevent movement in a particular direction and strengthen and stabilize the joint.
C) The tighter two bones are held together within a joint, the stronger the joint.
D) The more movement a joint allows, the stronger the joint.
E) The tension produced by muscle tendons surrounding a joint help stabilize the joint.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. The amount of movement a joint allows does not necessarily determine the strength of the joint. In fact, some joints with limited movement (such as the elbow joint) are very strong, while some joints with a wide range of movement (such as the shoulder joint) are more prone to injury.