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synovial membrane
synovium
Definition: a thin membrane in synovial (freely moving) joints that lines the joint capsule and secretes synovial fluid
Definition: A thin membrane that lines the ligamentous surfaces of joint capsules, tendon sheaths where free movement is necessary, and bursae; it is composed of dense connective tissue and secretes synovial fluid.