The characteristic and an example of a synovial joint in humans is
- array|l|l| Characteristics & Examples \ Fluid filled synovial cavity & Joint between atlas \ between two bones & and axis \ array
- array|l|l| Characteristics & Examples \ Lymph filled between two & Gliding joint between \ bones, limited movement & carpals \ array
- array|l|l| Characteristics & Examples \ Fluid cartilage between two & Knee joint \ bones, limited movements & \ array
- array|l|l| Characteristics & Examples \ Fluid filled between two & Skull bones \ joints, provides cushion & \ array
Answer
(1) array|l|l| Characteristics & Examples \ Fluid filled synovial cavity & Joint between atlas \ between two bones & and axis \ array
Solution
As per NCERT, synovial joints are characterised by the presence of a fluid filled synovial cavity between the articulating surfaces of the two bones, which allows considerable movement.
⇒ The joint between the atlas and axis is a pivot joint, a type of synovial joint.
∵ The joint between carpals is a gliding joint, but it does not contain lymph; skull bones are joined by fibrous joints; the knee joint has no 'fluid cartilage'.
∴ Option (1) is correct.
Answer: (1)