A synovial joint may be described as a joint ______.

A. consisting of hyaline cartilage between two bones allowing limited or no movement
B. consisting of fibrocartilage uniting two bones allowing limited or no movement
C. separated by a narrow, fluid-filled space allowing for significant mobility


Ans: C. separated by a narrow, fluid-filled space allowing for significant mobility

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