Bursa

Bursa

A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that cushions and lubricates areas of the body where friction is likely to occur, such as the area between two bones, a tendon or ligament and a bone, or bone and skin.

Credits

Author Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Editor Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate Editor Denele Ivins
Associate Editor Pat Truman
Primary Medical Reviewer Martin Gabica, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Nicola Maffulli, MD, PhD
- Orthopedics
Last Updated December 19, 2006