A fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion at a pressure point in the body, often near a joint, where a tendon or muscle crosses bone or other muscles. The important bursae are around the knee, elbow, and shoulder.
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Bursa |
A fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion at a pressure point in the body, often near a joint, where a tendon or muscle crosses bone or other muscles. The important bursae are around the knee, elbow, and shoulder. |
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