| Articular capsule of the knee joint | |
|---|---|
 Capsule of right knee-joint (distended). Lateral aspect. | |
 Capsule of right knee-joint (distended). Posterior aspect. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | capsula articularis articularis genus |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The articular capsule of the knee joint is the wide and lax joint capsule of the knee. It is thin in front and at the side, and contains the patella, ligaments, menisci, and bursae of the knee.[1] The capsule consists of an inner synovial membrane, and an outer fibrous membrane separated by fatty deposits anteriorly and posteriorly.[2]