What is Sub-articular?

Sub-articular means situated or occurring beneath a joint. It can be used to describe bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia, or other structures associated with a joint, as they lies below the articular surfaces of the bones involved in the joint.

Examples:

- The sub-articular bone remodeling processes play an important role in the development and maintenance of joint integrity and function.

- Sub-articular muscles such as the popliteus muscle in the knee contribute to the stability and function of the joint.