There are more than 150 bursae in the human body.
Some patients have intra-articular bodies resting in stable positions within joint recesses or bursae.
They are characterized by an inwardly directed spine in the female corpus bursae.
Two filmy sac-like structures called bursae permit smooth gliding between bone, muscle, and tendon.
The bursae rest at the points where internal functionaries, such as muscles and tendons, slide across bone.
After extended exercise pain or discomfort may be present caused by inflammation of the iliopsoas bursae.
Bursae that are not infected can be treated symptomatically with rest, ice, elevation, physiotherapy, anti-inflammatory drugs and pain medication.
Four considerably smaller bursae are located on the back of the knee.
