The muscles that support the shoulder and limit its movement range are collectively called
A)glenoid labrum.
B)rotator cuff.
C)digitocarpal ligaments.
D)temporomandibular joint.
E)quadriceps.

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The rotator cuff muscles are a group of four muscles (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis) that support and stabilize the shoulder joint, keeping the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) in place in the shallow socket of the scapula (shoulder blade). They help limit the range of motion of the shoulder to prevent dislocation and injury. The other options listed do not relate specifically to the shoulder joint.

The Muscles That Support the Shoulder and Limit Its Movement