MCQ
Atlas and axis are joined by
- AHinge joint
- ✓Pivot joint
- CSaddle joint
- DNone of these
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
Pivot joint
b
Atlas and axis are joined by pivot joint. It is also known as rotatoria (rotatory joint). Pivot joint fixes one of the two bones in its place and bear a peg like process over, which the other bone rotates.
Atlas and axis are joined by pivot joint. It is also known as rotatoria (rotatory joint). Pivot joint fixes one of the two bones in its place and bear a peg like process over, which the other bone rotates.
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