Which of the following is a pivot joint?
A)The hip and shoulder joints
B)Intercarpal and intertarsal joints
C)The elbow and the interphalangeal joints
D)The joint between the dens and atlas
E)The knee

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The joint between the dens (odontoid process) of the axis (second cervical vertebra) and the atlas (first cervical vertebra) is a pivot joint. This joint allows rotation of the head.

Which of the Following Is a Pivot Joint