GENERAL HISTOLOGY

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: -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: -Pivot joints, such as the neck joints, allow limited rotating movements.

Detailed explanation-4: -Thus, the ‘Neck joint’ is an example of a pivot joint.