Locomotion and Movement Question 13
13. The pivot joint between atlas and axis is a type of :
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(a) Cartilaginous joint
(b) Synovial joint
(c) Saddle joint
(d) Fibrous joint
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Answer : b
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(b) Pivot joint is a type of synovial joint which provide freely movement between atlas and axis vertebrae of vertebral column. The pivot joints (and the other joints) can be affected by such conditions as the following: Ankylosis: The fusion of bones across a joint. It is often a complication of arthritis. Ankylosing spondylitis: A type of inflammatory arthritis that progresses to ankylosis.
