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GCSE Physical Education · key term
A small fluid-filled sac near a joint that cushions tissues and reduces friction during movement. The plural is bursae.
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Paper 1
Revise: Synovial joint structureBursae are small sacs filled with fluid; one sac is called a bursa. They provide cushioning and reduce friction where tissues move against one another around a joint.
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