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The saddle joint at the base of the thumb allows for a wide range of movement. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function, Topic: Structural organization and physiology.
The knee joint between the femur and tibia is a hinge joint that allows movement in one direction. This follows from NCERT principle where relation explains outcome clearly for students.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function, Topic: Structural organization and physiology.
Ball and socket joints, such as the hip and shoulder joints, allow movement in multiple planes. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function.
The pivot joint is found between the atlas and axis, allowing rotational movement​.. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function.
The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is an example of a saddle joint. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Zoology section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 - Rationalized Edition for Class XI and XII), Topic: Structural organization, physiology, human health and related concepts as per latest syllabus.
Gout is caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals in joints, leading to inflammation and pain.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System
Gout is a joint inflammation caused by the deposition of uric acid crystals.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Disorders of Muscular and Skeletal System
Cartilaginous joints allow limited movement and are found between the vertebrae of the spinal column.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Joints - Fibrous Cartilaginous Synovial Types
Ball and socket joints, such as the hip and shoulder joints, allow movement in multiple planes.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Joints - Fibrous Cartilaginous Synovial Types
Fibrous joints, such as those found in the skull sutures, do not allow significant movement.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Joints - Fibrous Cartilaginous Synovial Types
The ball and socket joint allows movement in all directions, such as the shoulder and hip joints.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Joints - Fibrous Cartilaginous Synovial Types
Synovial joints have cartilage on the articulating surfaces, which helps in smooth movement.
Ref: NCERT Class 11 Biology Chapter 17: Locomotion and Movement Joints - Fibrous Cartilaginous Synovial Types
