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Question
which type of joint allows rotation of one bone around another like when rotating the head? a. pivot b. hinge c. condyloid d. saddle
Brief Explanations
Pivot joints allow one - bone to rotate around another. The joint that enables head - rotation is a pivot joint. Hinge joints allow movement like a door hinge (flexion and extension), condyloid joints allow for movement in two planes, and saddle joints have a saddle - like shape and allow movement in multiple directions but not pure rotation like a pivot joint.
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A. pivot