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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:​
  1. Immovable joints- Example: Bones of the skull box.
  2. ​ Partially movable joints- Example: Joints between the ribs and breast bone.​
  3. Gliding joint- Between the bones of the wrist.​
  4. Hinge joint- Example: Present in the elbow.​
  5. Pivot Joint- Example: Joint between axis vertebrae and atlas.​
  6. Ball and socket Joint- Example: Shoulder joint.​

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