A pivotal joint (or pivot joint) is a type of synovial joint that allows only rotary movement around a single axis. In the neck, the dens of the axis vertebra articulates with the atlas vertebra, enabling the head to turn from side to side.
The joint where the neck joins the head is:
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2024 · Topic: Skeletal and Muscle System (Joints: Classification, Structure, and Movement)
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