Question

Which of these are the examples of pivot synovial joint?
(a) Atlas and occipital
(b) Atlas and axis
(c) Radius and ulna
(d) Radius and humerus

• A. (a) and (c) only
• B. (a) and (b) only
• C. (b) and (c) only
• D. (c) and (d) only

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Joint between Atlas and Axis (the first and second vertebrae) and Radius and ulna is pivot type joint.