Pain in a synovial joint such as the hip can occur because of irritation of the nerves in the
A) fibrous capsule of the joint.
B) articular cartilage of the femur.
C) synovial fluid.
D) joint cavity.
E) bone.

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The fibrous capsule of a synovial joint contains nerves that can be irritated, causing pain. Articular cartilage, synovial fluid, the joint cavity, and bone do not directly cause pain through nerve irritation in the same way.

Pain in a Synovial Joint Such as the Hip Can