Name the type of joint between the following:
$(a)$ atlas/axis
$(b)$ carpal/metacarpal of thumb
$(c)$ between phalanges
$(d)$ femur/acetabulum
$(e)$ between cranial bones
$(f)$ between pubic bones in the pelvic girdle

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(N/A) atlas/axis: Pivot joint
$(b)$ carpal/metacarpal of thumb: Saddle joint
$(c)$ between phalanges: Hinge joint
$(d)$ femur/acetabulum: Ball and socket joint
$(e)$ between cranial bones: Fibrous joint
$(f)$ between pubic bones in the pelvic girdle: Cartilaginous joint (Pubic symphysis)

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