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Name the different types of joints? Give one example of each type.
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The different types of joints are as follows:
- Immovable joints- Example: Bones of the skull box.
- Partially movable joints- Example: Joints between the ribs and breast bone.
- Gliding joint- Between the bones of the wrist.
- Hinge joint- Example: Present in the elbow.
- Pivot Joint- Example: Joint between axis vertebrae and atlas.
- Ball and socket Joint- Example: Shoulder joint.
The different types of joints are as follows:
- Immovable joints- Example: Bones of the skull box.
- Partially movable joints- Example: Joints between the ribs and breast bone.
- Gliding joint- Between the bones of the wrist.
- Hinge joint- Example: Present in the elbow.
- Pivot Joint- Example: Joint between axis vertebrae and atlas.
- Ball and socket Joint- Example: Shoulder joint.
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