loading...| Preferred Name |
synovial bursa |
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| Synonyms |
bursa |
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| 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. |
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http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/UBERON_0003668 |
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| has broad synonym |
bursa |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synovial_bursa http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/umls/id/C0006441 http://www.snomedbrowser.com/Codes/Details/182483003 MESH:D002061 NCIT:C33717 galen:Bursa UMLS:C0006441 FMA:9692 GAID:252 |
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http://purl.oboInOwllibrary.org/oboInOwl/uberon/core#human_reference_atlas http://purl.oboInOwllibrary.org/oboInOwl/uberon/core#organ_slim |
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| label |
synovial bursa |
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| prefixIRI |
UBERON:0003668 |
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| prefLabel |
synovial bursa |
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| textual 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. |
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