What type of joint is the joint between atlas and axis?

What type of joint is the joint between atlas and axis?
  1. Synovial joint
  2. Cartilaginous joint
  3. Fibrous joint
  4. Pivot joint

Solution

The joint between atlas and axis is a pivot joint and it is a type of synovial joint.

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