Which structures provide most of the stability for the shoulder joint?
A)deltoid bursa,biceps brachii muscle,and associated tendons and ligaments
B)acetabular labrum,transverse acetabular ligament,and the ligamentum teres
C)subdeltoid bursa,articular capsule,and the glenoid articular cartilage
D)medial and lateral menisci,acromioclavicular joint,and associated tendons and ligaments
E)glenoid labrum,rotator cuff muscles,and associated tendons and ligaments

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The glenoid labrum provides a deep socket for the humeral head, while the rotator cuff muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis) provide dynamic stability to the joint. The associated tendons and ligaments also contribute to the stability of the shoulder joint.

Which Structures Provide Most of the Stability for the Shoulder