SCIENCE
SKELETAL SYSTEM
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Question
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Turning the head is example of a ____ joint.
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Ball and Socket Joint
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Hinge Joint
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Pivot Joint
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Gliding Joint
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The pivot joint is exemplified by the joint between the atlas and the axis (first and second cervical vertebrae), directly under the skull, which allows for turning of the head from side to side.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -The multipurpose function of the atlantoaxial joint is crucial in practical application, allowing the head to rotate and turn to the left or right.
Detailed explanation-4: -The joint in the neck that allows the head to move back and forth is an example of a pivot joint.
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