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pivot is the joint that helps to turn our head.

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What is the movement between C1 and C2 synovial pivot joint?

This joint forms a pivot motion. When you turn backwards rapidly to open a door or when a dancer pivots on one foot these are the motions a pivot allows. In the joint between C1 and C2, this pivot allows you to turn your head to the left and to the right.


What kind of joint allows you to move your arm above your head?

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What type of joint allows you to shake your head no?

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Is the calcaneous part of the pivot joint?

No. There is a pivot joint in the neck between cervical 1 and 2. There is also one in each elbow with the radius and ulna. The cervical pivot allows a person to turn their head. The pivot in the elbow allows a person to turn the hand over.


What joint turns your head form side to side?

The joint that allows you to turn your head from side to side is the atlanto-axial joint, formed between the first and second cervical vertebrae (C1 and C2). This joint enables the rotation of the head without moving the entire spine.


What kind of joint allows you to do your head circles?

Pivot.


What is axis on atlas movement in neck?

The axis is the second cervical vertebra (C2) in the neck region, which forms a joint with the first cervical vertebra (C1) called the atlantoaxial joint. This joint allows for rotation of the head from side to side, giving us a wider range of movement in the neck.


What kind of joint allows to do head circles?

the fixed the fixed


What joint allows you to do head circles?

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Why is the name pivot given for pivot joints?

Pivot means to turn. A dancer can turn on 1 foot. You can turn on your foot look behind you. Your pivot joints is between the first and second cervical vertebrae (neck). This joint allows you to turn your head.


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What is the name of the of the joint found in your neck?

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