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Joint Capsule

Known as: Synovial Capsules, Articular Capsules, Capsule, Articular 
The sac enclosing a joint. It is composed of an outer fibrous articular capsule and an inner SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE.
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11 relations
Blood supply aspectsJointsMicrobiologicalProcess of secretion

Broader (2)

Membrane organSynovial sac

Narrower (2)

Structure of acromioclavicular ligamentStructure of sacciform recess of distal radioulnar joint

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Highly Cited
2010
Highly Cited
2010
The anatomical basis for a novel classification of osteoarthritis and allied disorders
Osteoarthritis (OA) has historically been classified as ‘primary’ where no discernible cause was evident and ‘secondary’ where a… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
In situ force distribution in the glenohumeral joint capsule during anterior‐posterior loading
Our objective was to examine the function of the glenohumeral capsule and ligaments during application of an anterior‐posterior… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Collagen gene expression during development of avian synovial joints: Transient expression of types II and XI collagen genes in the joint capsule
The developmental sequence of the embryonic joint has been well studied morphologically. There are, however, no definitive… 
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Characterization of spinal somatosensory neurons having receptive fields in lumbar tissues of cats
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Mesangial deposition of type I collagen in human glomerulosclerosis.
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Intraarticular pressure and capacity of the elbow.
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Termination patterns of identified group II and III afferent fibres from deep tissues in the spinal cord of the cat
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
Hypothesis for novel classes of chemoreceptors mediating chemogenic pain and itch
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
Passive joint position sense after total hip replacement surgery
Passive joint position sense was tested in 10 subjects after unilateral total hip replacement surgery (which included… 
Highly Cited
1942
Highly Cited
1942
ANTERIOR DISLOCATION OF THE SHOULDER
The location of the tear of the articular capsule varies in different cases, and depends upon the force,—hyperabduction tears the… 
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