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a thin membrane in synovial (freely moving) joints that lines the joint capsule and secretes synovial fluid
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The synovium or synovial membrane is a thin, weak layer of tissue which lines the non-cartilaginous surfaces within the joint space, sealing it from the surrounding tissue. The membrane contains a fibrous outer layer, as well as an inner layer that is responsible for the production of specific components of synovial fluid, which nourishes and lubricates the joint. The membrane is also responsible for the removal of undesirable substances from the synovial fluid. ...
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| synovial membrane |
The interior lining of synovial joints. See also joint.
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| synovial membrane |
A layer of connective tissue that lines the cavities of joints, tendon sheaths, and bursae (fluid-filled sacs between tendons and bones). The synovial membrane makes synovial fluid, which has a lubricating function.
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| synovial membrane |
connective tissue that lines the cavity of a joint and produces synovial fluid
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