Found 2 items, similar to synovial membrane.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: synovial membrane synovial membrane n : a thin membrane in synovial (freely moving) joints that lines the point capsule and secretes synovial fluid [syn: synovium]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Synovial membrane Synovial \Syn*o"vi*al\, a. [Cf. F. synovial.] (Anat.) Of or pertaining to synovia; secreting synovia. [1913 Webster] Synovial capsule, a closed sac of synovial membrane situated between the articular surfaces at diarthrodial joints. Synovial fluid, synovia. Synovial membrane, the dense and very smooth connective tissue membrane which secretes synovia and surrounds synovial capsules and other synovial cavities. [1913 Webster]