Choose the correct function of the pivot joint in the human body.

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Rotation of bones in a single plane around a fixed axis.

Rotation of the bone up to 360°

Joining two bones for the forward and backward movement.

To hinge two bones

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The pivot joint is a type of synovial joint that allows rotational movement around a single axis.

Pivot joints only allow movement up to a fixed angle (nearly 180° or less) and do not allow a free rotation of 360°.

For example, the joint present on the back of our neck is a type of pivot joint which allows us to move our head up and down or left and right.

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