Search Results for: joint capsule
Diarthrodial joint
What is a diarthrodial joint? A diarthrosis joint is a freely moving joint characterized by its mobility and joint cavity... Read More
Joint capsule
Definition noun, plural: joint capsules A sac-like fibrous tissue that envelopes a synovial joint Supplement Synovial joints... Read More
Condyloid joint
A joint is a point where two bones are attached and are capable of movement. The joints not only provide the movements of... Read More
Synovial membrane
Definition noun, plural: synovial joints The connective tissue lining the inner surface of the joint capsule of a synovial... Read More
Synovial joint
Definition noun A movable joint comprised of a layer of fibrocartilage or hyaline cartilage that lines the opposing bony... Read More
Fibrocartilage
What Is Fibrocartilage? Fibrocartilage is the strongest transitional connective tissue made up of collagen fibers and... Read More
Anterolateral
Anterolateral Definition Anterolateral is a term used in anatomy to describe the position of a structure as being away from... Read More
Synovial fluid
Definition noun A clear, viscid fluid in the synovial joints and secreted by the membrane that lines the... Read More
Intra-articular cartilage
Intra-articular cartilage --> articular disc a plate or ring of fibrocartilage attached to the joint capsule and... Read More
Fibrous membranes
Fibrous membrane --> fibrous articular capsule the outer fibrous part of the capsule of a synovial joint, which may in... Read More