Read the given statements and select the correct option.
Statement 1 : Articulation between the occipital condyles and the atlas vertebra forms a hinge joint.
Statement 2 : It permits the head to move in one plane only, i.e., nodding of head.

Both statements 1 and 2 are correct

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Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect

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Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct

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Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect

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Solution

The correct option is A Both statements 1 and 2 are correct
Articulation between the occipital condyles and the atlas vertebra forms a hinge joint, it permits the head movement in one plane.
So, the correct option is 'Both statements 1 and 2 are correct'.

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