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Which joint is located in the neck?

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Pivot joint
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Fixed joint
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Ball and socket joint
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Hinge joint
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Solution

The correct option is A Pivot joint
In pivot joint, a ring like structure formed by a bone and a ligament allows free movement of the linked bone. The pivot joint is also called as the rotary joint. Pivotal joints aid in side-way and back-forth movement. It is present in the neck and between the bones that rotate the forearm.

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