At a synovial joint, the synovial membrane __________. a. forms the fibrous connective walls of the joint cavity b. is the layer of cartilage that covers the articulating surfaces of the bones c. forms the intracapsular ligaments d. secretes the lubricating synovial fluid

          At a synovial joint, the synovial membrane __________.
a. forms the fibrous connective walls of the joint cavity
b. is the layer of cartilage that covers the articulating surfaces of the bones
c. forms the intracapsular ligaments
d. secretes the lubricating synovial fluid

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Instead, the fibrous capsule does. Option b: The synovial membrane is not the layer of cartilage that covers the articulating surfaces of the bones. That is the articular cartilage. Option c: The synovial membrane does not form the intracapsular ligaments. Show more…

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At a synovial joint, the synovial membrane __________. a. forms the fibrous connective walls of the joint cavity b. is the layer of cartilage that covers the articulating surfaces of the bones c. forms the intracapsular ligaments d. secretes the lubricating synovial fluid