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Name of the joint present between the at...

Name of the joint present between the atlas and axis is

A

Pivot

B

Saddle

C

Hinge

D

Gliding

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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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