Neck has_ type of joint.
Correct answer: B. Pivot
- A. Ball and socket
- B. Pivot
- C. Hinge
- D. Fibrous
Explanation
The joint in the neck that allows the head to move back and forth is an example of a pivot joint.This option is not correct. Ball and socket joints allow for a wide range of motion in multiple directions. Examples of ball and socket joints in the human body include the hip and shoulder joints, but the neck does not have a ball and socket joint.This option is also incorrect. Hinge joints allow for movement in one direction, like the opening and closing of a door. Examples of hinge joints in the human body include the elbow and knee joints, but the neck does not have a hinge joint.This option is also incorrect. Fibrous joints are immovable or slightly moveable joints that are connected by dense connective tissue. Examples of fibrous joints in the human body include the sutures of the skull, but the neck does not have a fibrous joint
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