*Often the synovial membrane is reinforced by a fibrous capsule and ligaments restricting joint movement
*Often the synovial membrane is reinforced by a fibrous capsule and ligaments restricting joint movement
*Cartilage covers the articular surfaces
*Cartilage covers the articular surfaces
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**Usually, this is [[Bones and Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure and Function of Cartilage|Hyaline]]
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**Usually, this is [[Bones and Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure and Function of Cartilage|Hyaline]], although [[Bones and Cartilage - Anatomy & Physiology#Structure and Function of Cartilage|Fibrocartilage]] or fibrous tissue can substitute