Locomotion and Movement · NEET Preparation Zoology
Which pair correctly matches a joint with its type?
Practice question from Locomotion and Movement (NEET Preparation Zoology), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
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Which pair correctly matches a joint with its type?
- A.Joint between atlas and axis — hinge joint; shoulder joint — pivot joint
- B.Joint between atlas and axis — pivot joint; shoulder joint — ball-and-socket jointCorrect answer
- C.Elbow joint — ball-and-socket joint; wrist joint — pivot joint
- D.Sutures of the skull — freely movable joint; knee joint — fibrous joint
Solution
The joint between the atlas and axis permits rotational movement and is a pivot joint. The shoulder permits movement in several directions and is a ball-and-socket joint.
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