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Synovial Membrane
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Definition
: 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.
inflammation
Examples
Synovial Fluid
Other names
Synovium; Synovial Membranes; Membranes, Synovial; Membrane, Synovial; Membrana Synovialis Capsulae Articularis