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The Human Skeleton

Question 11 • PA Human Anatomy & Physiology A 2026-2027 WHITE IC

allows rotation; found in neck

Answer
A
hinge joint
B
pivot joint
C
saddle joint
D
ball and socket joint
E
ellipsoidal joint
F
gliding joint

Explanation

A pivot joint allows one bone to rotate around another. The joint between the first two vertebrae in the neck lets you turn your head, so the correct choice is pivot joint.

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