The inability to produce the fluid that keeps most joints moist indicates a disorder of the
A. articular cartilage.
B. bursae.
C. synovial membrane.
D. cruciate ligament.
E. mucus membrane.
Answer: C
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The groove that separates the atria from the ventricles is called the coronary _________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)