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Which of the following is an example of a pivotal joint?
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the joint that joins the skull to the first vertebra
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The elbow and knee are examples of?
The knee is an example of a hinge joint, not a ball-and-socket joint.
Which type of joint allows side to side movement and up-and-down movement?
pivotal
What is an example of a pivotal joint?
The very best example of a pivot joint is the axis and atlas in the spinal column. This involves the very first two vertebra which allow you to turn your head from side to side.
What is the movement of a pivotal hinge joint?
A pivot joint allows movement around the joint. The movement is a pivot or turning. A pivot joint is found between the first and second vertebral joint. This allows you to turn your head.A pivot joint can make a rapid turning motion. When you look from one side to the other side you are making a pivotal movement. A dancer turns rapidly on 1 foot is making a pivotal movement. If you make it quick turn to go back the way you were coming that is a pivotal movement.
This type of joint allows side to side movement and up and down movement?
There are six joints that have movement. The plvotal joint is what allows up and down movement.
The elbow and knee are examples of?
The knee is an example of a hinge joint, not a ball-and-socket joint.
What is the pivotal joint?
A pivotal joint is a joint in the skeletal system that allows rotary movement, which is why it is also referred to as a rotary joint.
Between the leg and the hip have a pivotal joint?
The joint between the leg and hip is a ball and socket joint not a pivotal joint.
Which type of joint allows side to side movement and up-and-down movement?
pivotal
Which of these locations would have a pivotal joint?
The space between skull and first vertebrae would have a pivotal joint.
Which of the following is an example of a triaxial joint?
Ball-and-socket joint is an example of triaxial (or multiaxial) joint.
Is your knee a fixed joint?
The knee is not a fixed joint it is a pivotal hinge joint; they are completely different a fixed joint barely moves where as a pivotal hinge joint moves in four directions.
Is an example of a pivotal joint?
The very best example of a pivot joint is the axis and atlas in the spinal column. This involves the very first two vertebra which allow you to turn your head from side to side.
What type of joint is the knee?
pivotal hinge joint that allows flexion, extension as well as slight medial and lateral movement.
What is the functional classification of the tibiofemoral joint?
pivotal hinge joint or synovial diarthrodial biaxial joint
What type of joint of knees?
The knee is a mobile trocho-ginglymus joint (a pivotal hinge joint).
What are Pivotal joint?
The anatomical pivotal joints are used to provide aid in your pivoting. Hope this helps.
