Introduction
Cylindrical synovial sacks around tendons, forming fluid-filled, double-walled cushions for the tendons to slide through. Found where tendons cross joints.
Function
- reduces constant friction against the bones such as wrist & fingers.
More general terms
Additional terms
References
- ↑ Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 4th edition, KL Moore & AF Dalley (eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA 1999
- ↑ Human Anatomy and Physiology, Alexander P Spence & Elliot B. Mason, The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company, Inc, 1979