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.
Author:Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH
Medical Review:Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
Nicola Maffulli, MD, PhD - Orthopedics
Nicola Maffulli, MD, PhD - Orthopedics
Last Updated: 12/19/2006
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