Question

Which of these show no movement?

(a) Joint between atlas and axis

(b) Knee joint

(c) Skull bones

(d) Joints between carpals

The question was posed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.

The query is from Locomotion & Movement in chapter Locomotion and Movement of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Right option is (c) Skull bones

Explanation: The joints of the skull bones show no movement. They are fibrous joints. The knee joint is a hinge joint. The joint between atlas and axis is a pivot joint and the joints between the carpals are gliding joints.