> "the stuff covering the bones to prevent bone on bone contact in joints" that's a meniscus, and coats the articulating surfaces (called condyles). synovial f

> "the stuff covering the bones to prevent bone on bone contact in joints" that's a meniscus, and coats the articulating surfaces (called condyles). synovial fluid in the joint capsule acts as a lubricant for the menisci. a nodule is a lump.