The joint capsules surrounding a joint function to enclose the articulating bones in order to create an envelope.   The fibrous capsule is attached to the entire circumference of the articular end of each bone entering into the joint, and serve to keep certain proteins out.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint_capsule#Fibrous_capsule

www.ithaca.edu/.../UE_Ind_Study_99/elbow.htm

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