Synovial bursa
SMALL FLUID-FILLED SAC LINED BY SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE WITH AN INNER CAPILLARY LAYER OF VISCOUS FLUID
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A synovial bursa (plural bursae or bursas) is a small fluid-filled sac lined by synovial membrane with an inner capillary layer of viscous synovial fluid (similar in consistency to that of a raw egg white). It provides a cushion between bones and tendons and/or muscles around a joint.