Bursa
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Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs lined by a synovial membrane with an inner capillary layer of synovial fluid. It provides a cushion between bones and tendons and/or muscles around a joint. This helps to reduce friction between the bones and allows free movement. They may or may not communicate with the joint space.
Examples
According to location
According to aetiology
- deep bursae: present from birth
- superficial bursae: form shortly after birth
- adventitial bursae: acquired due to friction
Related pathology
-<li><a href="/articles/infrapatellar-bursa">infrapatellar bursa</a></li>- +<li><a title="Deep infrapatellar bursa" href="/articles/deep-infrapatellar-bursa">infrapatellar bursa</a></li>
-<li><a title="palmar radial bursa" href="/articles/palmar-radial-bursa">palmar radial bursa</a></li>- +<li><a href="/articles/palmar-radial-bursa">palmar radial bursa</a></li>
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