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The joint in which one of the two bones is fixed in its place and bears a peg like process over which the other bone rotates is called

A

hinge joint

B

saddle joint

C

pivot joint

D

angular joint

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C
Pivot joint allows only a rotatory movement of one bone on the other, which remains stationary. A rounded end of one bone fits into a shallow pit of another bone. E.g., joint between atlas and axis vertebrae which enables the head to turn from side to side.
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