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Relate the figure with a joint in our body and choose the correct option:


A
Ball and socket joint
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B
Hinge joint
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C
Pivot joint
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D
Gliding joint
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Solution

The correct option is C Pivot joint
Pivot joint, also called rotary joint, is a joint that allows only rotary movement around a single axis. The moving bone rotates within a ring.
Pivot joint is found in the neck. It allows a rotating or twisting motion, like that of the head moving from side to side.

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