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articular capsule

n :  a ligamentous sac that surrounds the articular cavity of a freely movable joint, is attached to the bones, completely encloses the joint, and is composed of an outer fibrous membrane and an inner synovial membrane - called also capsular ligament , joint capsule  .
 
 

 
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