Multiple choice

Directions: Identify the type of joint after carefully reading the given clues.

  1. One bone rotates over the end of the other bone.
  2. Its example-the skull rotates on the upper end of the back bone, as an example.

  1. Pivot joint

  2. Fixed joint

  3. Stifle joint

  4. Ball and socket joint

  5. Hinge joint
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Explanation

Yes, in the pivot joint one bone rotates over a pivot-like end of the other bone. Just like the skull rotates on the upper end of the back bone.

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