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Joint Capsule
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Definition
: The sac enclosing a joint. It is composed of an outer fibrous articular capsule and an inner SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE.
coord IM with specific joint (IM) or bone (IM) if no joint term is available
Examples
Synovial Membrane
Other names
Synovial Capsules; Joint Capsules; Capsules, Synovial; Capsules, Joint; Capsules, Articular; Capsule, Synovial; Capsule, Joint; Capsule, Articular; Articular Capsules; Synovial Capsule; Capsula Articularis; Articular Capsule