Delores is seeing a neurologist for severe inflammation in a specific type of joint.Which of these joints would be most likely to cause problems with the spinal cord?
A) cubital joint
B) glenohumeral joint
C) atlantoaxial joint
D) sternoclavicular joint
E) talocrural joint

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The atlantoaxial joint is located between the first and second cervical vertebrae, and inflammation in this joint can cause compression of the spinal cord. The other joints listed are not located in close proximity to the spinal cord and are not likely to cause spinal cord problems.

Delores Is Seeing a Neurologist for Severe Inflammation in a Specific