The joint between the atlas and axis vertebrae in man is

Gliding joint

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Ball and socket joint

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Saddle joint

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Pivot joint

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Solution

The correct option is B Pivot joint
The joint between the atlas and axis vertebrae in man is pivot joint. These joints allow only one type of movement, the rotation of one bone on or around another. An example of a pivot joint is the joint between the atlas and axis (C1 & C2) vertebrae, the rotation around each other allows our heads to pivot left and right. So, the correct answer is option D.

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(i) Ball and socket joint	- Between humerus and pectoral girdle
(ii) Pivot joint	- Between carpal and metacarpal
(iii) Saddle joint	- Between atlas and axis
(iv) Gliding joint	- Between the carpals
(v) Fibrous joint	- In flat skull bones

Match the joint with the bone they join.

i. Synovial joint a. Elbow joint

ii. Pivot joint b. Thumb joint

iii. Saddle joint c. Carpal bone in wrist

iv. Hinge Joint d. Hip joint

V. Ball and socket Joint e. Knee joint

Vi. Condyloid joint f. Neck (axis and atlas)

Which type of joint is found between atlas and axis vertebrae?

The atlas and axis vertebrae are located in:

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