The incision of a bursa is a surgical procedure where the bursa is cut open to drain fluid or remove inflammation or infection. This procedure is sometimes necessary when conservative treatments like rest and medication are not effective in treating bursitis.
Bursae
The Latin plural is bursae. The English plural is bursas.
A bursae is a sack like structure that is filled with viscid fluid. The main purpose of the bursae sack is to protect tendons.
In the knee there are four bursae, and all can become inflamed with overuse.
Usually bursae are present from birth, but they may form in response to repeated pressure.
what bursae is found when one tendon crosses another tendon
BURSAE
synovial
Plural
bursae and tendon sheaths he;p to reduce friction during joint movement
bursae are flattened fibrous sacs, while tendon sheaths are elongated fibrous sacs.
Bursae are found around almost every major joint of the body.