Neet Solved Paper 2013 Question 64
Question: The characteristics and an example of a synovial joint in humans is
Options:
A) Characteristics - Fluid cartilage between two bones, limited movements, Examples - Knee joints
B) Characteristics - Fluid filled between two joints, provides cushion, Examples - Skull bones
C) Characteristics - Fluid filled synovial cavity between two bones, Examples - Joint between atlas and axis
D) Characteristics - Lymph filled between two bones, limited movement, Examples - Gliding joint between carpals
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Joint between atlas and axis is pivot joint, which is an example of synovial joint characterized by the presence of a fluid-filled synovial cavity between the articulating surface of the two bones. Knee joint (hinge joint) is a synovial joint characterized by the presence of fluid filled synovial cavity between the articulating surfaces of the two bones. Fluid cartilage between two bones having limited movements is slightly movable joint. In freely movable joints fluid filled between two joints provides cushion. In gliding joint, the articulating bones can slide upon one another.
