EVERYDAY SCIENCE

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SKELETAL SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The neck is an example of what type of joint?
A
hinge
B
pivot
C
ball and socket
D
immovable
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The neck is the part where the skull and the anterior part of the vertebral column join. It contains a pivot joint . Pivot joint also called rotary joint, is a freely movable joint that allows rotary movement around a single axis.

Detailed explanation-2: -There is a pivot joint called the atlantoaxial joint, which is formed by the top two vertebrae in the neck. This joint allows a person to rotate their head from side to side.

Detailed explanation-3: -Two examples of pivot joints are the pivot joints in the neck, that allows the head to rotate and the pivot joints between radius and ulna help in rotating the forearm.

Detailed explanation-4: -The atlantoaxial joint is a type of synovial joint that is classified as a biaxial, pivot joint. This joint resides in the upper part of the neck between the first and second cervical vertebrae, also known as the atlas and axis, respectively.

Detailed explanation-5: -Pivot joint allows rotary movement around a single axis. This type of joint is found in the neck.

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