The characteristics and an example of a synovial joint in humans is:

4 2013 NEET Locomotion and MovementJoints Medium
The characteristics and an example of a synovial joint in humans is:
A lymph filled between two bones, limited movement – gliding joint between carpals
B fluid cartilage between two bones, limited movements – knee joint
C fluid filled between two joints, provides cushion – skull bones
D fluid filled synovial cavity between two bones – joint between atlas and axis

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Synovial joints have a fluid-filled synovial cavity between the two bones and allow considerable movement. The pivot joint between atlas and axis is an example.

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