loading...| Preferred Name |
synovial bursa |
| Synonyms |
bursa |
| Definitions |
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. |
| ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0003668 |
| database_cross_reference |
FMA:9692 MESH:D002061 NCIT:C33717 galen:Bursa UMLS:C0006441 GAID:252 http://www.snomedbrowser.com/Codes/Details/182483003 |
| definition |
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. |
| has_broad_synonym |
bursa |
| imported from | |
| inSubset |
http://purl.oboInOwllibrary.org/oboInOwl/uberon/core#organ_slim http://purl.oboInOwllibrary.org/oboInOwl/uberon/core#human_reference_atlas |
| label |
synovial bursa |
| prefixIRI |
UBERON:0003668 |
| prefLabel |
synovial bursa |
| subClassOf |