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Assertion : In a pivot joint, rounded or pointed bone fits into a shallow depression in another bone.
Reason: Pivot joints are present between the metacarpals and phalanges of the fingers.
BiologyLocomotion and MovementAIIMSAIIMS 2014
Options:
  • A If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
  • B If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
  • C If assertion is true but reason is false.
  • D If both assertion and reason are false.
Solution:
2921 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: If assertion is true but reason is false.
The joints between the atlas and axis and between the radius and ulna just below the elbow are the examples of pivot joints.

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