Select the correct matching of the type of the joint with the example in human skeletal systemCartilaginous joint - between frontal and parietal-Hinge joint - between humerus and pectoral girdle-Gliding joint - between carpals-Pivot joint - between third and fourth cervical-vertebrae-

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Select the correct matching of the type of the joint with the example in human skeletal system

Cartilaginous joint - between frontal and parietal

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Pivot joint - between third and fourth cervical vertebrae

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Hinge joint - between humerus and pectoral girdle

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Gliding joint - between carpals

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Gliding joint - between carpals

Many gliding joints are formed in the appendicular skeleton between the carpal bones of the wrist; between the carpals and the metacarpals of the palm; between the tarsal bones of the ankle; and between the tarsals and the metatarsals of the foot. And few examples of other joints in our body are as follows:
Cartilaginous joint - between adjacent vertebrae in the vertebral column
Pivot joint - between atlas and the axis
Hinge joint - Knee joint
Ball and socket joint - between the head of the humerus and joint glenoid cavity of pectoral girdle
Fibrous joint - between frontal and parietal bones of skull (sutures)

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Which one of the following pair is incorrect?

(a) Hinge joint - between humerus and pectoral girdle

(b) Pivot joint - between atlas, axis occipital condyle

(d) Saddle joint - between carpel and metacarpals of thumb

Q. Match the words with the correct figures and mention their functioning.
Pelvic girdle Ball-and-socket joint Pectoral girdle Hinge joint Pivot joint

Figure a. ___________________

Figure b. ___________________

Figure c. ___________________

Figure d. ___________________

What is the type of movable joint present between the atlas and axis?

(a) Pivot (b) Saddle (c) Hinge (d) Gliding

Q. Select the correct matching of the type of the joint with the example in human skeleton system.

Type of joint	Example
(a) Cartilaginous joint	between frontal and parietal
(b) Pivot joint	between third and fourth cervical vertebrae
(c) Hinge joint	between humerus and pectoral girdle
(d) Gliding joint	between carpals

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