NCIt definition : The inner layer of the connective tissue that seals the joint.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A layer of connective tissue that lines the cavities of joints, tendon
sheaths, and bursae (fluid-filled sacs between tendons and bones). The synovial membrane
makes synovial fluid, which has a lubricating function.; CDISC: The connective tissue and synoviocytes that line the inner surface of the joint
capsule.; UBERON: Soft tissue that lines the non-cartilaginous surfaces within joints with cavities
(synovial joints).;