Trauma at which of these joints is more likely to result in a bone fracture than a dislocation?
A) elbow joint
B) shoulder joint
C) sternoclavicular joint
D) hip joint
E) ankle joint

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The sternoclavicular joint is the only joint listed that is more likely to result in a bone fracture than a dislocation due to trauma. This is because the sternoclavicular joint is a synovial joint that is stabilized by ligaments and muscles. The ligaments and muscles that stabilize the sternoclavicular joint are not as strong as the ligaments and muscles that stabilize the other joints listed. As a result, the sternoclavicular joint is more likely to be fractured than dislocated when subjected to trauma.

Trauma at Which of These Joints Is More Likely to Result