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synovial membrane

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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. (MeSH)

The inner layer of the connective tissue that seals the joint.

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synovial membrane

Synonyms
  • Synovium
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James Malone

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