Orthopaedics · Musculoskeletal System · Easy
Bursa
Meaning: A small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between tendons, muscles and bones around a joint.
In practice: The olecranon bursa at the back of the elbow became swollen after repeated leaning.
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Which word means: Painful overuse condition affecting the tendon attachments at the bony prominences on either side of the elbow.
Answer: Epicondylitis
Which word means: An artificial device that replaces a missing or damaged body part, such as a limb or joint.
Answer: Prosthesis
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