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Body Atlas, Bursa Reference

Bursae

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

297 bursae

297 bursae

Bursa Trochanteric Bursa bursa trochanterica Pelvis & Hip The trochanteric (principal) bursa is the largest bursa at the greater trochanter, lying between the posterior… 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… Bursa Ulnar Bursa of the Hand bursa ulnaris manus Hand & Wrist The ulnar bursa of the hand (common flexor sheath) is a synovial-lined sac enclosing the flexor… Bursa Vastus Intermedius Bursa bursa musculi vasti intermedii Thigh A bursa between the vastus intermedius muscle and the anterior femoral shaft, reducing friction as the… Bursa Vastus Lateralis Bursa bursa musculi vasti lateralis Thigh The vastus lateralis bursa lies between the vastus lateralis muscle belly and the lateral femur, reducing… Bursa Vastus Medialis Bursa bursa musculi vasti medialis Thigh A small bursa between the vastus medialis muscle belly and the medial femoral shaft, reducing friction… Bursa Xiphisternal Bursa bursa xiphosternalis Chest A bursa at or near the xiphisternal junction, situated between the xiphoid process and overlying tissues.… Bursa Zygomatic Arch Bursa bursa arcus zygomatici Head & Skull A small bursa between the temporalis fascia and the zygomatic arch, reducing friction as the temporalis…