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The pivot joint between atlas and axis is a type of

A

Fibrous joint

B

Cartilaginous joint

C

Synovial joint

D

Saddle joint

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C
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  • Assertion: The joint between the atlas and axis is an example of gliding joint. Reason: Gliding joint allows movement primarily in one plane.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are ture and reason is the corect explanation of assertion
    B
    If both assertion and reason are ture but reson is not the correct explanation of assertion
    C
    If assertion is true reason is false
    D
    If both assertion and reason are false

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