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Per NCERT, the joints between the BONES OF THE SKULL are which type?
AFixed joints — skull bones cannot move; protects the brain
BPivot joints
CBall and socket joints
DHinge joints
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Fixed joints — skull bones cannot move; protects the brain
Per NCERT §3.5.4, the skull bones are joined by fixed (immovable) joints to protect the brain.
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