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The joint in which one of the two bones is fixed in its place and bears a peg like process over which the other bone rotates is calledA. hinge jointB. saddle jointC. pivot jointD. angular joint

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Pivot joint allows only a rotatory movement of one bone on the other, which remains stationary. A rounded end of one bone fits into a shallow pit of another bone. E.g., joint between atlas and axis vertebrae which enables the head to turn from side to side.


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