synovial joint

articulatio synoviale

Joint in which the articulating bones or cartilages are connected by an articular capsule which encloses a synovial membrane and a synovial cavity. Examples: Temporomandibular joint, knee joint.[FMA].

Type Bone
Parent Structure skeletal joint
Latin Name articulatio synoviale
FMA ID 7501

Sub-structures

atlanto-occipital joint Bone condylar joint Joint exoccipital-atlas joint Bone intraramal joint Joint joint of auditory ossicle Bone synovial joint of pectoral girdle Joint synovial joint of pelvic girdle Joint synovial limb joint Joint vertebral arch joint Bone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the synovial joint?
Joint in which the articulating bones or cartilages are connected by an articular capsule which encloses a synovial membrane and a synovial cavity. Examples: Temporomandibular joint, knee joint.[FMA].
What is the Latin name for the synovial joint?
The Latin name for the synovial joint is articulatio synoviale.

Related Structures

1st arch mandibular component ventral mandibular arch 1st arch mandibular ectoderm ectoderm of mandibular component 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme mandibular component mesenchyme 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from head mesenchyme 1st arch mandibular mesenchyme from neural crest 1st arch maxillary component 1st arch maxillary ectoderm ectoderm of maxillary component 1st arch maxillary-mandibular cleft 1st arch maxillary-mandibular groove ectoderm

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