Flexion extension in neck occurs at -
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Atlanto-occipital joint o Atlantoaxial joint - Rotatory movement around vertical axis (Right to left and left to right movements).o Atlanto-occipitai joint - (i) Flexion-extension around transverse axis, (ii) Slight lateral flexion around antero-posterior axis.Also knowo Atlanto-occipital joint:- Median........................ Pivot joint.- Lateral .........................Plane synovial joint.o Atlantoaxial joint ............Ellipsoid joint.
Atlanto-axial joint
Atlanto-occipital joint
C6-C7 joint
C7-T1 joint
Osteology of Head and Neck