
<anatomy> A large bursa between the lower part of the femur and the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle. It usually communicates with the cavity of the knee joint. ... Synonym: bursa suprapatellaris. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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A saclike cavity filled with a viscid fluid located between the distal end of the femur and the quadriceps tendon.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. a large bursa between the inferior part of the femur and the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle. It usually communicates with the cavity of the knee joint and is pathologically distended with blood or synovial fluid in suprapatellar bursitis ('water on the knee'). Synonyms: bursa suprapatellaris &...
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