The invention relates to a prosthesis socket with a proximal end and a distal end, with an opening at the proximal end for the insertion of a stump, and with a receiving device for a prosthesis component at the distal end, and having: at least one splint, which is made of a dimensionally stable material and which, in the area of the distal end, comprises a circular receiver the splint is embedded in a flexible matrix of plastic or silicone the matrix of plastic or silicone forms a hollow profile at least one flexible and tensionally rigid limiting element is arranged on the splint.