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The synovial membrane lines the joint and produces synovial fluid to cushion the movement of the joint.
Current as of: March 21, 2017
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
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