A round end of one bone fits into the cavity of another bone in case of which joint:

Fixed

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Ball and socket

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Hinge

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Pivotal

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Solution

The correct option is B
Ball and socket

Ball and socket joint is made by fitting the round end of one bone into the cavity of another bone

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Q. Identify the joint where the round end of one bone is fitted into the cavity of another bone.

Q. Match the two columns and select the correct option from the codes given below.

Types of Bones synovial joint	Bones involved
A. Ball and socket	(i) Carpal and metacarpal of thumb
B. Hinge	(ii) Atlas and axis
C. Pivot	(iii) Frontal and parietal
D. Saddle	(iv) Knee (v) Humerus and pectoral girdle

Q. Cavity into which the head of longest and strongest bone of human body fits is

Match the joint with the bone they join.

i. Synovial joint a. Elbow joint

ii. Pivot joint b. Thumb joint

iii. Saddle joint c. Carpal bone in wrist

iv. Hinge Joint d. Hip joint

V. Ball and socket Joint e. Knee joint

Vi. Condyloid joint f. Neck (axis and atlas)

Match the following and choose the correct option
$\begin{matrix} T y p e s o f s y n o v i a l j o i n t s & B o n e s i n v o l v e d A B a l l a n d s o c k e t & 1. K n e e B H i n g e & 2. A t l a s a n d a x i s C P i v o t & 3. H u m e r u s a n d p e c t o r a l g i r d l e \end{matrix}$

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A round end of one bone fits into the cavity of another bone in case of which joint:

The correct option is B Ball and socket Ball and socket joint is made by fitting the round end of one bone into the cavity of another bone

The correct option is B
Ball and socket

Ball and socket joint is made by fitting the round end of one bone into the cavity of another bone