articular capsule + synovial fluid

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articular capsule

two layered capsule enclosing joint cavity

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outer layer of fibrous capsule

dense irregular ct, continuous with periosteum

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inner layer, synovial membrane

loose ct, lines joint cavity

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the synovial membrane covers all

internal joint surface, not covered by articular cartilage

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functions of the synovial membrane include

producing synovial fluid

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synovial fluid

vicious filtrate of blood arising from capillaries in the synovial membrane

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synovial fluid eases

movement at the joint

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fluid also occurs within the

articular cartilages