The pivot joint between atlas and axis is a type of

fibrous joint

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cartilaginous joint

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synovial joint

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saddle joint

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Solution

The correct option is C synovial joint
Synovial joints have a fluid filled synovial cavity between the articulating surfaces of the two bones which allows for movement.
Some other examples are ball and socket joint (between humerus and pectoral girdle), hinge joint (knee joint), gliding joint (between the carpals) and saddle joint (between carpal and metacarpal of thumb).

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P. Atlas and Axis	1. Cartilaginous joint
Q. Two Parietals	2. Fibrous joint
R. Two pubis bones	3. Saddle joint
S. First carpal and first metacarpal	4. Pivot joint

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

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

(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

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

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