synovial joint
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Term info
Label
synovial joint
Subsets
uberon_slim, pheno_slim, vertebrate_core
definition
Joint in which the articulating bones or cartilages are connected by an articular capsule which encloses a synovial membrane and a synovial cavity. Examples: Temporomandibular joint, knee joint.[FMA].
external definition
Is a joint that is located at the point of contact of articulating bones allowing movement. The joint has a capsule containing synovial fluid surrounding the articulating bone surfaces.[TAO]
has exact synonym
articulatio synoviale, diarthroses, diarthrosis, diarthrosis joint
has obo namespace
uberon
has related synonym
diarthrodial joints
id
UBERON:0002217
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