Anatomy – MCQ 69 – Lateral movement of neck

The movement at the following joint permits a person to look towards the right or left :
A. Atlanto-occipital joint
B. Atlanto-axial joint
C. C2-C3 joint
D. C3-C4 joint

Correct answer : B. Atlanto-axial joint

Tip : You say ‘yes’ (flexion) with your atlanto occipital joint and you say ‘no’ (rotation) with your atlanto axial joint.

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