A small fluid-filled sac lined by synovial membrane with an inner capillary layer of slimy 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. Bursae are filled with synovial fluid and are found around most major joints of the body. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synovial_bursa ]
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- FMA:9692
- NCIT:C33717
- SCTID:182483003
- GAID:252
- Wikipedia:Synovial_bursa
- galen:Bursa
- UMLS:C0006441 (ncithesaurus:Synovial_Bursa)
- MESH:D002061
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