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.
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B
Bones of the skull have pivot joint.
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C
Bones of the skull have hinge joints.
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D
Bones of the skull have ball and socket joints.
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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.