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NEET · Biology · STD 11 - 17. Locomotion and movement

The characteristic and an example of a synovial joint in humans is

  1. A Fluid filled synovial cavity between two bones \(⇒\) Joint between atlas and axis
  2. B Lymph filled between two bones, limited movement \(⇒\) Gliding joint between carpals 
  3. C Fluid cartilage between two bones,limited movements \(⇒\) Knee joint
  4. D Fluid filled between two joints, provides cushion \(⇒\) Skull bones
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(A) Fluid filled synovial cavity between two bones \(⇒\) Joint between atlas and axis

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(a) : Joint between atlas and axis is a pivot joint, a type of synovial joint. Synovial joints are characterised by presence of fluid filled cavity between the articulating surface of the two bones.
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