Iliopsoas Bursa

Description

• The iliopsoas bursa lies between the musculotendinous junction of Iliopsoas and the pelvic brim
  • It may extend proximally into the iliac fossa and distally to the Lesser Trochanter
• It is the largest synovial bursa in humans (on average, 5 to 7cm long and 2 to 4cm wide) and is present in both hips in 98% of adults
• Communication between the iliopsoas bursa and hip joint occurs in 14% of adults

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Clinical Significance

• Iliopsoas Bursitis

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See Also

• Hip Pain (Main)
• Hip Anatomy (Main)
• Physical Exam Hip

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