Preferred Label : layer of synovial tissue;
Uberon definition : A thin, loose vascular connective tissue that makes up the membranes surrounding joints
and the sheaths protecting tendons (particularly flexor tendons in the hands and feet)
where they pass over bony prominences. Synovial tissue contains synovial cells, which
secrete a viscous liquid called synovial fluid; this liquid contains protein and hyaluronic
acid and serves as a lubricant and nutrient for the joint cartilage surfaces[BTO].
Synovial tissue can be found in tendons (tissues that connect muscle to bone), bursae
(fluid-filled, cushioning sacs found in spaces between tendons, ligaments, and bones),
and the cavity (hollow enclosed area) that separates the bones of a freely movable
joint, such as the knee or elbow[BTO].;
Uberon synonym : synovium;
Uberon related term : synovial tissue;
Uberon narrow term : synovial membrane; synovial layer; stratum synoviale;
Origin ID : 0007616;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Uberon cross reference
- composed primarily of
- has part
- part of
A thin, loose vascular connective tissue that makes up the membranes surrounding joints
and the sheaths protecting tendons (particularly flexor tendons in the hands and feet)
where they pass over bony prominences. Synovial tissue contains synovial cells, which
secrete a viscous liquid called synovial fluid; this liquid contains protein and hyaluronic
acid and serves as a lubricant and nutrient for the joint cartilage surfaces[BTO].
Synovial tissue can be found in tendons (tissues that connect muscle to bone), bursae
(fluid-filled, cushioning sacs found in spaces between tendons, ligaments, and bones),
and the cavity (hollow enclosed area) that separates the bones of a freely movable
joint, such as the knee or elbow[BTO].
