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(a) X - Femur
Y - Tibia
Z - Fibula
(b) (i) Synovia fluid
(ii) - Acts as a lubricant hence reduces friction between bones at the joint.
- Acts as a shock absorber and distributes pressure evenly around a joint
(c) Ligament
(d) Ball and socket joint allows movement in all planes while the illustrated hinge joint allows movement in one plane only.
(e) Olecranon process.
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