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capsular ligament

capsular ligament n.
The thickened portions of the fibrous membrane of an articular capsule.
Historical Examples

There was no appearance of inflammation, however, on the exterior of the capsular ligament.
On the origin of inflammation of the veins Henry Lee

The weakest part of the capsular ligament lies opposite the lower and back part of the joint.
Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities–Head–Neck. Sixth Edition. Alexander Miles

The capsular ligament, except in hydrops, is the seat of connective-tissue overgrowth, and tends to become contracted and rigid.
Manual of Surgery Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles

The capsular ligament of the joint is penetrated by the suppurative process, and a condition of septic arthritis results.
Diseases of the Horse’s Foot Harry Caulton Reeks

The neural arches of the vertebrae articulate one with another by the articular facets, each of which has a capsular ligament.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 15, Slice 5 Various

The capsular ligament surrounding this joint is very large and admits of free and extensive movement of the articulation.
Lameness of the Horse John Victor Lacroix

Cysts of joints constitute an ill-defined group which includes ganglia formed in relation to the capsular ligament.
Manual of Surgery Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles

These three pairs of articulating surfaces are all enclosed within one capsular ligament.
Lameness of the Horse John Victor Lacroix

The femeropatella ligaments are two thin bands which reinforce the capsular ligament.
Lameness of the Horse John Victor Lacroix

Distension of the capsular ligament of the tibial tarsal (tibioastragular) joint with synovia is commonly known as bog spavin.
Lameness of the Horse John Victor Lacroix