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Meaning of joint capsule
The primary meaning of the word "joint capsule" refers to a fibrous sac that encloses the joint space and attaches to the bones near the joint.
Etymology of joint capsule
The word "joint" comes from Old French "joint", from Latin "iunctus", past participle of "iungere", meaning "to join".
The word "capsule" comes from Latin "capsula", meaning "little box", from "capsa", meaning "box".
The term "joint capsule" has been used in medical and anatomical contexts since the 17th century to describe the fibrous sac that encloses the joint space.
Synonyms
articular capsule
joint cavity
synovial capsule
ligamentous capsule
fibrous capsule
synovial membrane
joint space
articular space
synovial cavity
capsular ligament
ligament
tendon
cartilage
meniscus
bursa
synovium
fibrous sheath
ligamentous sheath
joint ligament
articular ligament
synovial fold
plica
joint capsule ligament
capsular structure
articular structure
synovial structure
Definitions
- A fibrous sac that encloses the joint space and attaches to the bones near the joint, encasing the synovial membrane and ligaments that support the joint.
- A tough fibrous tissue that surrounds the joint, providing support and stability.
- A membrane that surrounds the joint, composed of fibrous tissue and synovial tissue.
Usage Examples
- The joint capsule was damaged during the injury, causing pain and stiffness in the knee.
- The surgeon carefully repaired the torn joint capsule to restore mobility to the patient's shoulder.
- The physical therapist helped the patient regain strength and flexibility in the joint capsule after surgery.
Antonyms
separate structure
detached ligament
free tendon
isolated bone
disconnected cartilage
unattached meniscus
non-articular tissue
non-synovial membrane
non-fibrous sheath
non-ligamentous structure
non-capsular tissue
bone fragment
detached fragment
isolated fragment
non-joint tissue
non-articular fragment