What is a bursa?
A bursa is a closed sac lined with mesenchymal cells. Bursae facilitate gliding of one tissue over another. There are approximately 160 in the body that form during embryogenesis. Trauma, overuse, and inflammation may lead to formation of new bursae or enlargement of existing ones.
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