Fibrous membrane of articular capsule
- Fibrous membrane of articular capsule
Infobox Anatomy
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Latin = membrana fibrosa capsulae articularis
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GrayPage = 282
Caption = Diagrammatic section of a diarthrodial joint.
Caption2 = Synovial joint
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DorlandsPre = m_08
DorlandsSuf = 12522052
The fibrous membrane of articular capsule (fibrous capsule) is attached to the whole circumference of the articular end of each bone entering into the joint, and thus entirely surrounds the articulation.
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