bursal

Meanings

• noun

  Bursa, an anatomical term for a fluid-filled sac that cushions and lubricates bones, muscles, and tendons.

  - "The bursa located between the hip bone and the hamstring muscle is called trochanteric bursa."
  - "Swelling of the bursa is known as bursitis."

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Variants

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bursa , bursae , bursal , bursas

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Etymology

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From Greek 'bursa' meaning 'pouch' or 'sack'

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Trivia

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1. The largest bursa in the human body is the omental bursa, which is located in the abdominal cavity.

2. Bursa is also the name of a city in Turkey and was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bursitis: Inflammation of a bursa, causing pain and swelling.

2. Anatomical terms: Bursa is a part of the musculoskeletal system.

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Culture

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Bursa is a city in Turkey and was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire.

How to Memorize "bursal"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, fluid-filled sac that cushions and protects bones and muscles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bursa' with the cushioning effect of a water pillow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'bursa' as 'Bur' for 'Bone' and 'Sac' for 'Sack'.

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