wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Raman was wondering why bones in his skull cannot move the same way his elbow bends. Identify the correct reason for that.

A
Bones of the skull have fixed joints.
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Bones of the skull have pivot joint.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Bones of the skull have hinge joints.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Bones of the skull have ball and socket joints.
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A Bones of the skull have fixed joints.
The skull has 22 bones that are flat and strong. These bones make up the cranium and facial bones.
Lower jaw is the only part of the skull that can move. All the other bones are joined by fixed joints.
The elbow can move as it has a hinge joint. Apart from that, pivot joint also allows movement but fixed joint is immovable.
This is the reason why bones in his skull cannot move the same way his elbow bends.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon