NEETBiologyLocomotion and MovementMCQ+4 / −1
The pivot joint between atlas and axis is a type of
- Acartilaginous joint
- Bsynovial joint
- Csaddle joint
- Dfibrous joint.
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Correct answer: B
Pivot joint is a type of synovial joint which provide freely movement between atlas and axis vertebrae of vertebral column.
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