Question
Biology Question on locomotion and movement
The example of pivot joint is
A
hip joint
B
metacarpophalangeal joint
C
ankle joint
D
radio-ulnar joint
Answer
radio-ulnar joint
Explanation
Solution
At pivot joint, the rounded or pointed surface of one bone articulates with ring formed partly by another .bone and partly by a ligament. A pivot joint is monaxial because it allows rotation around its own longitudinal axis only, eg, radio ulnar joint, atlanto-axial joint.