Which statement is NOT true of the shoulder and hip joints?
A)Both have a long bone that has a socket for a short bone.
B)Both permit movement in all planes.
C)The shoulder joint has a shallower socket.
D)The hip joint is considered weight bearing.

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The hip joint has a long bone (femur) that has a socket (acetabulum) for a short bone (pelvis), while the shoulder joint has a short bone (scapula) that has a socket (glenoid fossa) for a long bone (humerus). Therefore, statement A is not true.

Which Statement Is NOT True of the Shoulder and Hip