Is the Joint Capsule a Ligament

The capsule constitutes a fibrous membrane with a number of areas of thickening that act as reinforcement and are considered intrinsic ligaments (especially the medial and lateral patellofemoral ligaments).

What is a joint capsule?

: a ligamentous sac that surrounds the articular cavity of a freely movable joint, is attached to the bones, completely encloses the joint, and is composed of an outer fibrous membrane and an inner synovial membrane. — called also articular capsule, capsular ligament.

Is fibrous capsule a ligament?

The fibrous capsule completely encloses the joint. Its anterior and posterior parts are thin and weak, but collateral ligaments strengthen its sides. … The fibrous capsule of most joints is hyaline in structure, except in those bones that are ossified in membrane where it is composed of fibrocartilage.