Fibrous layer of articular capsule

Stratum fibrosum capsulae articularis

  • Latin synonym: Membrana fibrosa capsulae articularis
  • Synonym: Fibrous membrane of articular capsule
  • Related terms: Fibrous layer; Fibrous membrane

Definition

The fibrous layer (fibrous capsule) is the external layer of the articular capsule is attached to the whole circumference of the articular end of each bone entering into the joint, and thus entirely surrounds the articulation.

References

This definition incorporates text from a public domain edition of Gray's Anatomy (20th U.S. edition of Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body, published in 1918 – from http://www.bartleby.com/107/).