The joint capsule

A. lines the joint everywhere except over the articular cartilage.
B. provides a smooth surface where bones meet.
C. is a thin lubricating film covering the surface of a joint.
D. is a double layer of tissue that encloses a joint.
E. is a layer of tissue that is continuous with the periosteum.


Answer: D

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