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Which of the following pairs of a specific joint type and its location in the human body is incorrectly matched?

Options

  1. ASaddle joint : Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb
  2. BGliding joint : Between the carpals
  3. CPivot joint : Between adjacent vertebrae
  4. DHinge joint : Knee joint

Correct answer

C. Pivot joint : Between adjacent vertebrae

Step-by-step solution

The joint between adjacent vertebrae in the vertebral column is a cartilaginous joint, which permits limited movement. The pivot joint is a type of synovial joint present between the atlas and axis vertebrae, not between all adjacent vertebrae. The other options are correctly matched examples of synovial joints as per NCERT: the saddle joint is present between the carpal and metacarpal of the thumb, the gliding joint is between the carpals, and the knee joint is a classic example of a hinge joint. Answer: Pivot joi

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