The exceptional flexibility of the shoulder girdle is due, in part, to the________ _ .
A)strong ligament that holds the head of the humerus to its socket
B)strong joint that holds the shoulder girdle to the axial skeleton
C)deep socket that holds the humerus
D)ability of the scapula to slide easily against the thorax

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The exceptional flexibility of the shoulder girdle is largely attributed to the ability of the scapula to slide easily against the thorax, allowing for a wide range of motion.

The Exceptional Flexibility of the Shoulder Girdle Is Due, in Part