The joint between the atlas and axis is:
Correct Answer: Allows rotation of the head
Description: First cervical vertebra is known as Atlas.
Second cervical vertebra is known as Axis.
Special joint between Atlas, Axis and Occipital bone:
Atlanto-Occipital joint:
It is a synovial joint - ellipsoid type.
Allows flexion and extension of head on neck (as like nodding up and down).
Atlanto-Axial joint:
It is a pivot type of joint.
Allows rotatory movement of head on neck (as like saying 'NO' - right and left rotation).
The dens of axis forms a pivot, around which the atlas rotates, permitting rotatory motion of neck possible.
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