Question

The joint which allows forward and backward movement of head is ______________.

• A. hinge joint
• B. ball and socket joint
• C. pivot joint
• D. fixed joint

Answer 1

The correct option is C pivot joint

$\bullet$ Pivot joint allows us to bend our head forward and backward and turn our head right or left.
$\bullet$ Hinge joint allows back and forth movement.
$\bullet$ Ball and socket joints allow movement in nearly all directions.
$\bullet$ Fixed joints don't permit any movement and are extremely strong.