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The fluid that fills the joint cavity in a diarthrosis is produced by the __________.

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Synovial membrane

Step-by-step explanation:

The joint cavity is filled with synovial fluid, secreted by the synovial membrane (synovium) which lines the inside of the articular capsule. The synovial fluid is the fluid that lubricate the lining of joints and the sheaths of the tendons.

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