Medical Definition of Joint capsule

1. The sac-like envelope which encloses the cavity of a synovial joint by attaching to the circumference of the articular end of each involved bone. It consists of two layers. The fibrous membrane of the articular capsule (membrana fibrosa capsulae articularis) is the outer layer and is composed of dense white fibrous tissue. The synovial membrane (membrana synovialis capsulae articularis) is the inner layer composed of loose connective tissue and possessing a smooth surface lining the joint cavity. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Joint Capsule

joining in
joining segment
joining up
joinings
joins
joins up
joint
joint-fir
joint-stock bank
joint-stock companies
joint-stock company
joint account
joint accounts
joint author
joint branches
joint capsule (current term)
joint commission on accreditation of healthcare organizations
joint committee
joint committees
joint custody
joint effusion
joint entropy
joint evil
joint fir
joint hinge
joint hypermobility syndrome
joint instability
joint loose bodies
joint mice
joint of head of rib

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