Articulation of the atlas with the axis is an example of
- AHinge joint
- BBall and socket joint
- CGliding joint
- DPivot joint
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Match the following columns.
Column $I$ Column $II$ $A$. Hinge joint $1$. Atlas and axis $B$. Saddle joint $2$. Frontal and parietal $C$. Pivot joint $3$. Carpal and metacarpal of thumb $D$. Ball and socket joint $4$. Knee joint $5$. Humerus and pectoral girdle
Codes:
$A \quad B \quad C \quad D$
| Column $I$ | Column $II$ |
| $A$. Hinge joint | $1$. Atlas and axis |
| $B$. Saddle joint | $2$. Frontal and parietal |
| $C$. Pivot joint | $3$. Carpal and metacarpal of thumb |
| $D$. Ball and socket joint | $4$. Knee joint |
| $5$. Humerus and pectoral girdle |
Codes:
$A \quad B \quad C \quad D$
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