What is a bursa?Multiple choice question.A fibrocartilage pad that absorbs shock within a synovial joint.A thin layer of hyaline cartilage helps protect the ends of bones within a joint.Dense connective tissue that holds two bones within a joint together.A fluid-filled sac that decreases friction between two structures.
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What is a bursa?Multiple choice question.A fibrocartilage pad that absorbs shock within a synovial joint.A thin layer of hyaline cartilage helps protect the ends of bones within a joint.Dense connective tissue that holds two bones within a joint together.A fluid-filled sac that decreases friction between two structures.
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A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that decreases friction between two structures.
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