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Write the type of joint which is used for each of the following movements :

(b) A girl moves her head in right and left directions.


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Solution

Pivotal joint:

  1. This movement of the head in the right and left direction is possible because of the pivotal joint.
  2. There is a cylindrical bone at the center whose movement is restricted to 180o and thus our head can only rotate until a certain point.

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