The pivot joint between atlas and axis is a type of

The pivot joint between atlas and axis is a type of
  1. Fibrous joint
  2. C artilaginous joint
  3. Synovial joint
  4. Saddle joint

Solution

Synovial joints are freely movable joint which allows considerable movements. The pivot joint is a type of synovial joint which provides rotational movement as in between atlas and axis vertebrae of a vertebral column.

Asked in: NEET 2017

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