Studies have shown that ACL tears occur most frequently during the ovulatory phase in menstruating women.This example illustrates which factor affecting range of motion of a synovial joint?
A)structure of articulating bones
B)arrangement of the muscles
C)hormones
D)disuse
E)contact of soft parts

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Hormones have been found to affect the range of motion of synovial joints in menstruating women. Studies have shown that ACL tears occur most frequently during the ovulatory phase, which suggests that the increase in estrogen during this phase may affect the ligament's strength and flexibility.

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