Trata-se de um tipo de articulação com movimento rotacional em torno de um eixo longo. Exemplo: Rotação do rádio na articulação radioulnar.
Meaning
A pivot joint is a type of synovial joint in the human body that allows for rotational movement around a single axis. The movement is typically limited to rotation, as seen in the articulation of the first and second cervical vertebrae (atlas and axis), which allows for the turning of the head.