Which of the following is a pivot joint?

A) The hip and shoulder joints
B) Intercarpal and intertarsal joints
C) The elbow and the interphalangeal joints
D) The joint between the dens and atlas
E) The knee

Pivot Joint

A type of synovial joint that allows rotation around a single axis, as seen in the neck between the first and second cervical vertebrae.

Intercarpal

Pertaining to the joints and movements between the carpal bones of the wrist.

Intertarsal

Relating to the joints between the tarsal bones in the foot, contributing to foot movement and flexibility.