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The histology of a synovial joint shows two bone ends within a cavity. Hyaline cartilage covers their surfaces, and a connective tissue capsule surrounds the space.
Picture two cushioned pieces inside a lubricated sleeve. The synovial membrane lines the inner surface of that capsule and produces synovial fluid. This fluid helps the joint surfaces move against each other with less friction.
In brief
In a synovial joint, a connective tissue capsule encloses the joint cavity, and hyaline cartilage covers the surfaces where the bones meet.
The synovial membrane lines the inside of the capsule and secretes synovial fluid, which lubricates the joint and reduces friction.
Picture two cartilage-covered bone ends enclosed within a capsule whose inner membrane produces lubricating synovial fluid to reduce friction.
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- OpenStax, Rice University9.4 Synovial Joints, Anatomy and PhysiologyPublished
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