Bursa
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A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac lined by 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
- shoulder bursae
- knee bursae
- ankle bursae
- hip bursae
- elbow bursae
According to aetiology
- synovial bursae - present from birth
- adventitial bursae - acquired due to friction
Related pathology
-<li><a href="/articles/superficial-retrocalcaneal-bursa">superficial retrocalcaneal bursa</a></li>- +<li><a title="Superficial retrocalcaneal bursa" href="/articles/subcutaneous-calcaneal-bursa">superficial retrocalcaneal bursa</a></li>
-<a title="synovial bursae" href="/articles/synovial-bursae">synovial bursae</a> - present from birth</li>- +<a href="/articles/synovial-bursae">synovial bursae</a> - present from birth</li>
-<a title="adventitial bursae" href="/articles/adventitial-bursae">adventitial bursae</a> - acquired due to friction</li>- +<a href="/articles/adventitial-bursae">adventitial bursae</a> - acquired due to friction</li>
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