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the joint that joins the skull to the first vertebra

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monique robles

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Which type of joint allows side to side movement and up-and-down movement?

pivotal


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.


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.


Which of the following is an example of a triaxial joint?

Ball-and-socket joint is an example of triaxial (or multiaxial) joint.


Which of these locations would have a pivotal joint?

The space between skull and first vertebrae would have a pivotal 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.


The elbow and knee are examples of?

hinge joints that allow movement in one plane, such as bending and straightening.


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).


List out the types of movable joints?

Gliding joint Ball and socket joint Pivotal joint Hinge joint