Which one of the following pairs of structures is correctly matched with their correct description ?

Tibia and fibula Both form parts of knee joint

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Joint between Pivot joint atlas and axis

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Shoulder joint Ball and socket type of joint and elbow joint

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is A Tibia and fibula Both form parts of knee joint
Tibia and fibula are two long bones in the lower leg tibia connect to the knee joint while the fibula is located below the knee joint but is not part of the joint itself, while the joint between atlas and axis is pivot type of joint.
So, the correct option is 'Joint between Pivot joint atlas and axis'.

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(a)	Tibia and fibula	Both form parts of knee joint
(b)	Cartilage and cornea	No blood supply but do require oxygen for respiratory need
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(d)	Premolars and molars	20 in all and 3- rooted

Match the joints with their examples of where they are present in our body

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)

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