All of the following are factors that influence synovial joint stability EXCEPT ___________.
A) strength and tension of joint ligaments
B) number of bones in the joint
C) arrangement and tension of the muscles
D) structure and shape of the articulating bone

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The number of bones in the joint does not directly correlate with synovial joint stability, as there are examples of stable joints with two bones (e.g. elbow joint) and unstable joints with more than two bones (e.g. wrist joint). The other factors listed (strength and tension of joint ligaments, arrangement and tension of the muscles, structure and shape of articulating bone) all play a significant role in synovial joint stability.

All of the Following Are Factors That Influence Synovial Joint