• a freely moving joint in which movement is limited to rotation


    pivot joint meaning & definition 1 of pivot joint.


  • A pivot joint is a type of synovial joint that allows rotation. This joint consists of a cylindrical bone that fits into a ring not only formed by the bone but also a ligament. This rotational movement occurs around a single axis. An example of pivot joint in humans includes the joint between the first and second vertebrae of the neck that allows the head to rotate and pivot.

    pivot joint meaning & definition 2 of pivot joint.

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