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Q. No.The given diagram shows a representation of a synovial joint found between atlas and axis vertebrae. What is this type of synovial joint called?
| 1. | Hinge | 2. | Ball and socket |
| 3. | Pivot | 4. | Saddle |
Subtopic: Â Synovial Joint |
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Match the Column-I and Column-II. Select the correct option:
1. a(i), b(ii), c(iii), d(iv)
2. a(i), b(ii), c(iv), d(v)
3. a(v), b(iii), c(iv), d(ii)
4. a(v), b(ii), c(iii), d(i)
| Column I | Column II | ||
| (a) | Pivot joint | (i) | Between atlas and axis |
| (b) | Gliding joint | (ii) | Between the carpals |
| (c) | Ball and socket joint | (iii) | Knee joint |
| (d) | Saddle joint | (iv) | Between humerus and pectoral girdle |
| (v) | Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb |
1. a(i), b(ii), c(iii), d(iv)
2. a(i), b(ii), c(iv), d(v)
3. a(v), b(iii), c(iv), d(ii)
4. a(v), b(ii), c(iii), d(i)
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Assertion (A): The articulation between the occipital condyles and atlas vertebra forms a hinge joint.
Reason (R): This allows the head to move in one plane.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
Reason (R): This allows the head to move in one plane.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true but (R) is false.
4. Both (A) and (R) are false
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Assertion (A): Synovial joints play a significant role in locomotion.
Reason (R): These joints allow considerable movements.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Reason (R): These joints allow considerable movements.
1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
3. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
4. (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Subtopic: Â Synovial Joint |
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Match List I with List II
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
| List I (Type of Joint) | List II (Found between) | ||
| A. | Cartilaginous Joint | I. | Between flat skull bones |
| B. | Ball and Socket Joint | II. | Between adjacent vertebrae in vertebral column |
| C. | Fibrous Joint | III. | Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb |
| D. | Saddle Joint | IV. | Between Humerus and Pectoral girdle |
| Options: | A | B | C | D |
| 1. | II | IV | III | I |
| 2. | III | I | II | IV |
| 3. | II | IV | I | III |
| 4. | I | IV | III | II |
Subtopic: Â Fibrous & Catilaginous Joints |Â Synovial Joint |
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