Synovial Membrane
A synovial joint showing the location of the synovial membrane.
This illustration is a cutaway image of a synovial joint showing the location of the synovial membrane. The synovial membrane is soft tissue surrounding the joint cavity, which is filled with synovial fluid. Ligaments and the fibrous joint capsule surround the outside of the synovial membrane. The articular cartilage is inside the synovial membrane and cushions the bones at the joint.
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