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Flexible substance at the ends of bones in joints?

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What joints have a joint capsule a joint cavity and a layer of cartilage over the ends of the two joining bones?

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What is the name of the structures that are on the ends of bones to reduce friction where they articulate with other bones?

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Why do the humerus and femur bones have rounded ends?

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