Asked by Peyton Marion on Apr 27, 2024
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Movement in a pivot joint is known as ________.
A) rotation
B) biaxial
C) triaxial
D) nonaxial
Pivot Joint
A type of synovial joint allowing rotational movement, such as the joint between the first and second cervical vertebrae.
Rotation
The action or process of rotating on or as if on an axis or center, commonly used to describe movement in anatomy or mechanical systems.
- Discern and illustrate the variety of joint movements and their articulations.
- Identify specific joints of the human body and their corresponding movement capabilities.
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Shannon VictoriaMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Movement in a pivot joint is known as rotation, as the joint allows for a rotating movement around a central axis. Biaxial and triaxial joints allow for movement in two and three different planes, respectively. Nonaxial joints do not allow for any significant movement.
Learning Objectives
- Discern and illustrate the variety of joint movements and their articulations.
- Identify specific joints of the human body and their corresponding movement capabilities.