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What is the difference between Pivot joint and Hinge joint ?

Important Questions on Locomotion and Movement

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Select the correct matching of the types of the joint with the example in the human skeletal system.
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Which of the following is present between the adjacent bones of the vertebral column?
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Match List I with List II: 

List I

List II
A. Cartilaginous Joint  I. Between flat skull bones 
B.Ball and Socket Joint II. Between adjacent vertebrae in vertebral column
C. Fibrous Joint III. Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb
D. Saddle Joint IV.  Between Humerus and Pectoral girdle

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 

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Write an example of a hinge joint.
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Match List-I with List-II.

List-I List-II
(a) Scapula (i) Cartilaginous joints
(b) Cranium (ii) Flat bone
(c) Sternum (iii) Fibrous joints
(d) Vertebral column (iv) Triangular flat bone
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Describe the structure of synovial joint with the help of a neat labelled diagram,
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Describe briefly any four moveable joints with examples.
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The pivot joint between atlas and axis is a type of
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Which of the following joints would allow no movement? 
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Nodding of head occurs due to the joint between
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Match the following and select the correct option
 Column I   Column II
A. Sternum 1. Synovial fluid
B. Glenoid cavity 2. Vertebrae
C. Freely movable joint 3. Pectoral girdle
D. Cartilaginous joint 4. Flat bones
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Which of the following is an incorrect statement?
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Which among the following is a mismatch?
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Name the type of fibrous joint between the following:
Cranial bones. (Hinge/ Sutures/ Pivot)
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Which of the following joints is found in between zygapophyses of adjacent vertebrae?
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Which of the following pairs is correcrly matched?
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In the given diagram, which joints are found at the marked sites:

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Knee and elbow joint is an example of
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 Patella, the kneecap is the example of
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Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?