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Grade 12th passZoology

the joint between atlas and axis is called
  1. angular joint
  2. pivot joint
  3. saddle joint
  4. hinge joint

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11 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Gaurav
11 Years ago
Hello Student
Correct Answer is 2. Pivot joint
Pivot joint is a type of diathrosis. In this type of joint the axis of a convex atricular surface is parallel with the longitudnal axis of the bone. In other words pivot joint having articular end of one bone is fixed while other can rotate over it.
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11 Years ago
The correct answer is (2) pivot joint

Pivot joint is a joint in which there is rotation of one bone around another.

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