Lateral Gastrocnemius Bursa

Description

Lateral gastrocnemius bursa

Lateral Gastrocnemius Bursa. Axial PD (A) and coronal fat sat T2WI (B) demonstrating a distended multiloculated lateral gastrocnemius bursa.

Name

• Lateral Gastrocnemius Bursa
• Lateral Subtendinous Bursa of Gastrocnemius Muscle
• Bursa subtendinea lateralis musculi gastrocnemii
• Bursa of the Lateral Head of the Gastrocnemius
• Lateral Head of Gastrocnemius Bursa
• Lateral Gastrocnemius Tendon Bursa
• Gastrocnemius-Lateral Femoral Condyle Bursa

General

• One of the many bursae of the knee
• Closed sac of synovial fluid deep to the lateral head of the gastrocnemius
• It is found superficial to the joint capsule of the knee
• In some cases, it may communicate with the knee joint

Function

• Reduces friction between lateral head of gastroc and the lateral condyle of the femur

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Clinical Significance

• Unknown

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See Also

• Knee Anatomy Main
• Physical Exam Knee
• Knee Pain Main

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