At synovial joints, ________.a. the articulating ends of the bones are directlyconnected by fibrous connective tissueb. the ends of the bones are enclosed within a spacecalled a subcutaneous bursac. intrinsic ligaments are located entirely inside ofthe articular capsuled. the joint cavity is filled with a thick, lubricatingfluid

At synovial joints, ________.a. the articulating ends of the bones are directlyconnected by fibrous connective tissueb. the ends of the bones are enclosed within a spacecalled a subcutaneous bursac. intrinsic ligaments are located entirely inside ofthe articular capsuled. the joint cavity is filled with a thick, lubricatingfluid

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At synovial joints, ________.
a. the articulating ends of the bones are directly
connected by fibrous connective tissue
b. the ends of the bones are enclosed within a space
called a subcutaneous bursa
c. intrinsic ligaments are located entirely inside of
the articular capsule
d. the joint cavity is filled with a thick, lubricating
fluid

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