Consider the given two statements:
Statement I: Atlas and axis form a pivot joint that allows the head to rotate.
Statement II: The atlas articulates with the occipital condyles of the skull for nodding movements.
1. Both I and II are correct
2. Both I and II are incorrect
3. I correct, II incorrect
4. I incorrect, II correct
Subtopic:  Synovial Joint | Axial Skeleton |
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Consider the given two statements:
Statement I: The ball-and-socket joint allows movement in only one plane.
Statement II: The elbow joint is an example of such a joint.
1. Both I and II are correct
2. Both I and II are incorrect
3. I correct, II incorrect
4. I incorrect, II correct
Subtopic:  Synovial Joint |
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Which joint allows biaxial movement as seen at the wrist and knee respectively?
1. Hinge joint permitting flexion–extension only in one plane.
2. Ball-and-socket joint allowing movement in all directions.
3. Gliding joint allowing limited sliding motions.
4. Condyloid and hinge joints permitting movement in two and one planes respectively
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The type of joint between atlas and axis vertebrae is:
1. Hinge joint
2. Ball and socket joint
3. Pivot joint
4. Saddle joint
Subtopic:  Synovial Joint |
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Level 1: 80%+
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