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| Synovial bursa | |
|---|---|
 Typical joint | |
 Within the knee joint: bursae visible top right, middle right and bottom right | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | bursa synovialis |
| MeSH | D002061 |
| TA98 | A03.0.00.039 |
| TA2 | 2028, 2027 |
| TH | H3.03.00.0.00039 |
| FMA | 9692 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
A synovial bursa, usually simply bursa (pl.: bursae or bursas), is a small fluid-filled sac lined by synovial membrane with an inner capillary layer of viscous synovial fluid (similar in consistency to that of a raw egg white). 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 found around most major joints of the body.