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Joint Capsule

Medical Definition: The sac enclosing a joint. It is composed of an outer fibrous articular capsule and an inner SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE.
Guide Notes: coord IM with specific joint (IM) or bone (IM) if no joint term is available
Previously Indexed: Joints (1966-1993)
Joint Capsule Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Synovial Membrane - The inner membrane of a joint capsule surrounding a freely movable joint. It is loosely attached to the external fibrous capsule and secretes SYNOVIAL FLUID.

Joint Capsule Medical Definitions and Terms

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