synovial bursa
A small fluid-filled sac lined by synovial membrane with an inner capillary layer of slimy fluid. It provides a cushion between bones and tendons and/or muscles around a joint. This helps to reduce friction between the bones and allows free movement. Bursae are filled with synovial fluid and are found around most major joints of the body. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synovial_bursa ]
Term info
- UMLS:C0006441 (ncithesaurus:Synovial_Bursa)
- galen:Bursa
- SCTID:182483003
- NCIT:C33717
- FMA:9692
- MESH:D002061
- GAID:252
- Wikipedia:Synovial_bursa
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bursa synovialis
bursa
uberon
UBERON:0003668
Synovial bursa
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCBITaxon_9606