Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6ScienceBody Movements2 Marks
Question
What do you mean by fixed and movable joints?
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Answer
Fixed joint: If the bones joined by a joint cannot move that joint is called a fixed joint. e.g. Joints in skull.
Movable joint: If the bones joined by a joint can move with respect to each other, then that joint is known as movable joint. e.g. ball and socket joint, pivotal joint, hinge joint.
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