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(plural = bursae) - A fluid-filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between moving tissues of the body; major bursae are located adjacent to the tendons near the large joints, such as the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.
Ãâó: www.ukhealthcare.uky.edu/patient/glossary/glossary...
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A membrane sac that holds synovial fluid to lubricate moving parts in horse's legs.Example: Navicular Bursa
Ãâó: www.horseshoes.com/glossary/b/glsrb.htm
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A fluid-filled sac found between tissue planes over bony places subject to shearing forces, as over the elbow and knee. It is lined by synovium that secretes the lubricating fluid.
Ãâó: www.spondylitis.org/patient_resources/glossary.asp...
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| bursas |
fluid-filled sacs between bones and ligaments, or other adjacent structures. bursitis - inflammation of the bursas.
Ãâó: www.chw.org/display/PPF/DocID/1664/router.asp
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| bursae |
a small fluid-filled sac between a tendon and a bone that protects muscles and tendons from coming into direct contact with bones
Ãâó: www.hopkinshospital.org/health_info/Arthritis/read...
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