Items tagged “capsule”
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Hepatic capsular retraction
Hepatic capsular retraction is an uncommon finding that is defined as loss of the normal liver contour due to focal flattening/irregularity or concavity. It is related to several benign and malignant pathologies.
Differential diagnosis
The list of differential diagnoses associated with hepatic...
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Knee capsule
The knee capsule is a dual-layered structure that surrounds the knee joint. It is relatively thin anteriorly and posteriorly and thickened laterally by the collateral ligaments.
Gross anatomy
The outer layer of the knee capsule consists of fibrous connective tissue to hold the joint in place,...
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Knee synovial membrane
The synovial membrane of the knee is the inner aspect of the knee capsule, which produces synovial fluid to aid in the lubrication of the knee joint. It is also reflected on to the articular margins of the femur, tibia and patella. It does not cover the menisci or the cruciate ligaments posterio...