In a synovial joint the articular surfaces of the two bones _____. A are attached by short collagen fibers B are attached by either fibrocartilage or elastic cartilage C move against each other within a fluid filled joint capsule D are composed of trabecular bone
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are attached by short collagen fibers
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are attached by either fibrocartilage or elastic cartilage
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move against each other within a fluid filled joint capsule
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are composed of trabecular bone
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Joints are defined as the area or place where two bones are attached for the purpose of permitting or allowing the body parts movement.
A synovial joint has the presence of a joint cavity in it. The joint is, therefore, surrounded or enclosed by an articular capsule that will define a joint cavity that is filled with synovial fluid. This fluid-filled space is the site or location at which the bone articulating surfaces will contact each other. Also, the articulating bone surfaces of a synovial joint are not in direct contact with each other with the help of fibrous connective tissue or the presence of cartilage. This will provide the synovial joint bones with the ability to move against each other very slowly, allowing or permitting for increased mobility of joints.
Therefore, the correct option is (C).
Hence, all the other options (A), (B), and (D) are incorrect.
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