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JEJUNUM (JEJUNAL LOOPS): The portion of the small intestine located between the duodenum and the ileum (distal to the duodenum/proximal to the ileum).

JOINT CAPSULE: An membranous envelope consisting of a fibrous and synovial membrane that encloses the cavity of a synovial joint and attaches to the bone adjacent to the articular surfaces of the bones involved. A small amount of lubricating "synovial fluid" is contained within the capsule. (The fluid is not 10W-30.) image image image

JOINT SPACE: The area between the acticular cartilage surfaces making up a synovial joint. The synovial fluid lubricates the opposing articular cartilage. Normal cartilage is very smooth - like Teflon™. image image image image image image image




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