Intratendinous Olecranon Bursa

Description

Lateral illustration of the elbow demonstrates the superficial subcutaneous olecranon bursa, the intratendinous bursa found in the substance of the tendon, and the subtendinous bursa lying between the tip of the olecranon and the triceps tendon

Name

• Intratendinous Olecranon Bursa

General

• Small fluid filled sac located within the tendon of triceps brachii
• It is near the insertion on the olecranon process of the ulna
• It functions to reduce friction within the tendon itself
• Rarely discussed in the anatomy literature

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Clinical Significance

• Needs to be updated

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See Also

• Bursae Anatomy Main
• Elbow Anatomy Main
• Elbow Pain Main
• Physical Exam Elbow

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