In the knee there are four bursae, and all can become inflamed with overuse.
The bursae around the hip joint are deeper, and swelling is not obvious.
Bursae
The knee joint is often associated with bursae. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that act as cushions between bones, tendons, and muscles. They help to reduce friction and provide lubrication in the joint, making movements smoother.
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.
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.