An example of a pivot joint is the:
A)axis and atlas
B)ulna and radius
C)both A and B
D)both A and B and the tibia and fibula

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The pivot joint allows for rotation around a single axis. The joint between the axis and atlas (C1 and C2 vertebrae) allows for the rotation of the head, and the joint between the ulna and radius allows for the rotation of the forearm. These are both examples of pivot joints. The tibia and fibula do not form a pivot joint; they are connected by a syndesmosis joint, which is a slightly movable fibrous joint.

An Example of a Pivot Joint Is The