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 atlas (C1) and the axis (C2) vertebrae in the neck, which are part of the cervical spine. This joint's proximity to the spinal cord makes it more likely than the others listed to cause problems with the spinal cord if it experiences severe inflammation.

Delores Is Seeing a Neurologist for Severe Inflammation in a Specific