Synovial joint

System Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT 113234001

Synovial joint

Definition

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].

Also known as articulatio synoviale, diarthroses, diarthrosis, diarthrosis joint — per UBERON

The Synovial joint is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

Also identified as