Question

Match the joints with their examples of where they are present in our body.

• A. Elbow joint
• B. Thumb joint
• C. Neck joint
• D. Hip joint

Answer 1

$\bullet$ Pivot joints allow rotational movement and is found in the neck.
$\bullet$ Saddle joint is a joint where one bone is shaped like a saddle and another bone is resting over it. It alllows more flexibility than a hinge and a gliding joint. It is found in thumb.
$\bullet$ Hinge joints are present in the elbow and allows movement along a single axis.
$\bullet$ Ball and socket joint allow movement in all directions and is present in hip region and shoulder.