Which of the following statements is true regarding the medial meniscus of the knee joint? A. it is made of elastic cartilage B. it is easily healed if injured C. it helps maintain stability of the knee joint D. it has a ligamentous attachment to the fibula Of the following types of joints, which type occurs only in the skull? A. ball and socket B. hinge C. suture D. symphysis
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