Question

(b). Indicate the nature of movements produced by these joints by ticking the relevant box. Nodding Name of the Joint Slight No Movement Movement or Movement in one plane Sliding Movement


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Answer:

When you nod your head as if to say "yes," that is neck flexion. The atlas and axis form the atlanto-axial joint, which allows head rotation. If you shake your head as if to say "no," that is head rotation. The atlanto-axial joint is a compound synovial joint.06-Dec-2012