Subtendinous Bursa of Infraspinatus Muscle (Left)
Bursa subtendinea musculi infraspinati
Read moreAnatomical Relations
The subtendinous bursa of infraspinatus muscle sits on the lateral portion of the scapula, inferior to the scapular spine and deep to the tendon of the infraspinatus muscle.
Related parts of the anatomy
Structure
The subtendinous bursa of infraspinatus muscle is a closed sac of synovial fluid. The bursa may communicate with the glenohumeral joint capsule (Standring, 2016).
Function
The subtendinous bursa of infraspinatus muscle permits friction-free movement of the tendinous insertion of the infraspinatus muscle.
List of Clinical Correlates
—Bursitis
—Septic bursitis
References
Standring, S. (2016) Gray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. Gray's Anatomy Series 41st edn.: Elsevier Limited.
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Synovial Bursa
A synovial bursa is a simple sac lying between a tendon or muscle and an adjacent bony prominence.
