Bursa (anatomy)
A bursa (Latin: Bursa synovialis) is a fluid filled sac located between a bone and tendon which normally serves to reduce friction between the two moving surfaces. Inflammation or infection of the bursa leads to bursitis. The plural of bursa is bursae.
Related Topics:
Bone - Tendon - Bursitis
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