Question

Assertion : In a pivot joint, rounded or pointed bone fits into a shallow depression in another bone.
Reason : Pivot joints are present between the metacarpals and phalanges of the fingers.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The joints between the atlas and axis and between the radius and ulna just below the elbow are the examples of pivot joints.