Question
Biology Question on locomotion and movement
The pivot joint between atlas and axis is a type of :
A
Cartilaginous joint
B
Synovial joint
C
Saddle joint
D
Fibrous joint
Answer
Synovial joint
Explanation
Solution
Synovial joints are freely movable joint which allow considerable movements. Pivot joint is a type of synovial joint which provide rotational movement as in between atlas and axis vertebrae of vertebral column.