Question

What happens during shoulder dislocation?

• A. Movement of a bone off the socket joint
• B. Movement of a bone of the fixed joint
• C. Movement of a bone off the hinge joint
• D. Movement of a bone off the pivotal joint

Answer 1

The correct option is A Movement of a bone off the socket joint

The injury describes dislocation of the shoulder as if it were fixed into some cavity. The 'ball and socket' arrangement allows such a possibility.