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Bursae

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

11 bursae

11 bursae in Pelvis & Hip Clear ×

Bursa Gluteal Bursa bursa glutealis Pelvis & Hip Several bursae lie deep to the gluteus maximus, including the ischial bursa between the gluteus maximus… Bursa Gluteus Medius Bursa bursa trochanterica musculi glutei medii Pelvis & Hip The gluteus medius bursa is the primary bursa involved in greater trochanteric pain syndrome, lying directly… Bursa Greater Trochanter Anterior Facet Bursa bursa trochanterica anterior Pelvis & Hip The anterior trochanteric bursa between the gluteus minimus and the anterior facet of the greater trochanter… Bursa Iliopsoas Bursa bursa iliopectinea Pelvis & Hip The iliopsoas bursa is the largest bursa in the body in terms of potential space, lying… Bursa Iliopsoas Bursa (Detail) bursa iliopectinea (major) Pelvis & Hip The iliopsoas bursa is the largest bursa in the body, communicating with the hip joint in… Bursa Ischiogluteal Bursa bursa ischiadica musculi glutei maximi Pelvis & Hip The ischiogluteal bursa lies between the gluteus maximus and the ischial tuberosity, becoming inflamed from prolonged… Bursa Piriformis Bursa bursa musculi piriformis Pelvis & Hip The piriformis bursa is a small bursa located at the insertion of the piriformis tendon on… Bursa Psoas Bursa (Detail) bursa musculi iliopsoas (detail) Pelvis & Hip The iliopsoas bursa (psoas bursa) communicates with the hip joint in 15% of normal individuals and… Bursa Trochanteric Bursa bursa trochanterica Pelvis & Hip The trochanteric bursa lies between the iliotibial band and the greater trochanter, reducing friction as the… Bursa Trochanteric Bursa (Gluteus Minimus) bursa trochanterica musculi glutei minimi Pelvis & Hip The gluteus minimus bursa is the deepest of the trochanteric bursae, lying between the gluteus minimus… Bursa Trochanteric Bursa (Principal) bursa trochanterica principalis Pelvis & Hip The principal trochanteric bursa (also called the subgluteus maximus bursa) lies between the IT band and…