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What are the different types of joints? Give one example of each type.
Name the different types of joints? Give one example for each type.
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Solution
|
Types of joints |
Example |
|
Immovable joint |
Skull bones |
|
Partially movable joint |
Joints between vertebrae |
|
Freely movable joint |
Hip joint |
|
Gliding joint |
Ankle bones |
|
Pivot joint |
Joint between atlas and axis vertebrae |
|
Hinge joint |
Elbow |
|
Ball and socket joint |
Shoulder joint |
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