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

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The synovial membrane lines the joint capsule and is responsible for producing synovial fluid, but it does not cover the articular cartilage.

The Synovial Membrane