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Bursae
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Bursae
A closed sac lined with a synovial membrane and filled with fluid, usually found in areas subject to friction, such as where a tendon passes over a bone.
Mentioned in: Joint Fluid Analysis
bursae (burˑ·sā),
n.pl membrane-lined sacs containing synovial fluid, usually found in and around joints. Bursae provide protective cushioning and lubrication.
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