Locomotion and Movement Question 26
26. Which of the following pairs, is correctly matched?
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(a) Hinge joint - between vertebrae
(b) Gliding joint - between zygapophyses of the successive vertebrae
(c) Cartilaginous - skull bones joint
(d) Fibrous joint - between phalanges
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Answer : b
Hints & Solutions
(b) Hinge joint : elbow joint, knee joint, ankle joint, inter phalangeal joint. Gliding joint : Intercarpal joint, intertarsal joint, sternoclavicular joint and joint between pre and post zygapophysis of adjacent vertebra. Fibrous joint (Synarthroses) : Joints of cranium - bones. Joints between teeth and Jaw bones. Cartilaginous joint (Amphiarthroses): Joints between mammalian vertebrae and two innominate bones (pubic symphysis).
