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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Solution

The correct option is D D
A. Cartilaginous joint is found in pubic symphysis. It permits slight movement. The type of joint between frontal and parietal bones is suture. It is a type of fibrous joint.
B. Pivot joint is found in between atlas and axis. The joint between remaining vertebrae is gliding joint.
C. Hinge joint is found in elbow, knee and ankle. The joint between humerus and pectoral girdle is ball and socket joint.
D. Gliding joint is found between the carpal bones, tarsal bones and between vertebrae.
So the correct option is D.

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Types of Bones synovial joint	Bones involved
A. Ball and socket	(i) Carpal and metacarpal of thumb
B. Hinge	(ii) Atlas and axis
C. Pivot	(iii) Frontal and parietal
D. Saddle	(iv) Knee (v) Humerus and pectoral girdle

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 following and choose the correct option.

\begin{matrix} Types of synovial joints & Bones involved A & Ball and socket & 1 & Carpal and metacarpal of thumb B & Hinge & 2 & Atlas and axis C & Pivot & 3 & Frontal and parietal D & Saddle & 4 & Knee 5 & Humerus and pectoral girdle \end{matrix}

Q. Match the type of joint to its location:

	Type of joint		Example
A	Immovable joint	I	Between femur and tibia
B	Cartilaginous joint	II	Between first and second cervical vertebrae
C	Hinge joint	III	Between skull bones
D	Pivot joint	IV	Between fifth and sixth thoracic vertebrae

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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