The Primary Movement of a Pivot Joint Like the Atlantoaxial

Question

The primary movement of a pivot joint like the atlantoaxial joint is
A)rotation
B)abduction
C)adduction
D)circumduction
E)hyperextension

Accepted Answer

Pivot joints, like the atlantoaxial joint, allow for rotational movement around a central axis. Abduction, adduction, circumduction, and hyperextension are movements more commonly found in other types of joints, such as ball-and-socket or hinge joints.