Skeletal System: Bones, Joints, Cartilage · NCERT Biology

The joint between the atlas and axis is an example of a:

  1. Hinge joint
  2. Pivot joint
  3. Gliding joint
  4. Saddle joint
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Correct answer: Pivot joint

The joint between the first (atlas) and second (axis) cervical vertebrae is a pivot joint. It allows for the rotational movement of the head (the 'no' gesture).

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