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Bursae

Bursal reference, location, adjacent structures, clinical significance, and bursitis presentations.

74 bursae
8 bursae starting with S in Knee  Clear ×
Bursa Semimembranosus-Gastrocnemius Bursa bursa musculi semimembranosi Knee The semimembranosus-gastrocnemius bursa is the anatomical basis of most popliteal (Baker) cysts in adults. In approximately…
Bursa Semimembranosus-Tibial Collateral Bursa bursa musculi semimembranosi Knee The semimembranosus-tibial collateral bursa lies between the semimembranosus tendon and the posterior surface of the tibial…
Bursa Semimembranosus Bursa bursa musculi semimembranosi Knee The semimembranosus bursa lies between the semimembranosus tendon insertion and the medial head of the gastrocnemius…
Bursa Semimembranosus Recess of the Knee recessus semimembranosi genus Knee The semimembranosus bursa communicates with the posterior knee joint capsule via an opening between the medial…
Bursa Subcutaneous Prepatellar Bursa (Detail) bursa prepatellaris subcutanea Knee The prepatellar bursa allows the skin over the front of the knee to move freely during…
Bursa Subfascial Prepatellar Bursa bursa subfascialis praepatellaris Knee The subfascial prepatellar bursa is the middle of the three possible prepatellar bursae, lying beneath the…
Bursa Subtendinous Prepatellar Bursa bursa subtendinea praepatellaris Knee The subtendinous prepatellar bursa is the deepest and least constant of the three prepatellar bursae. It…
Bursa Suprapatellar Bursa bursa suprapatellaris Knee The suprapatellar bursa is a large synovial sac superior to the patella, lying between the quadriceps…

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