Assertion: In a pivot joint, rounded or pointed bone fits into a shallow depression in another bone.
Reason: Pivot joints are present between the metacarpals and phalanges of the fingers.

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

If assertion is true but reason is false.

If both assertion and reason are false.

Solution

If assertion is true but reason is false.

The joints between the atlas and axis and between the radius and ulna just below the elbow are the examples of pivot joints.

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