The Inability to Produce the Fluid That Keeps Most Joints

question 26

Multiple Choice

The inability to produce the fluid that keeps most joints moist indicates a disorder of the

• A) cruciate ligament.
• B) synovial membrane.
• C) articular cartilage.
• D) bursae.
• E) mucus membrane.

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