bursal
Of joint cushions
Bursal means relating to a bursa—a small fluid-filled sac that cushions joints, tendons, and muscles.
The term appears almost exclusively in medical contexts: bursal inflammation, bursal fluid.
Bursitis is the condition when a bursa becomes inflamed.
Of joint membranes
- sacBodily pouch structure
- fluid-filledContaining liquid matter
- cushionStuffed fabric for comfort
- tendonMuscle-to-bone connector
ligament · shoulder · hip · elbow · knee · olecranon · calcaneal · ischial
Inflamed joint membrane
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- painBodily or emotional distress
- rednessCrimson-hued state
- tenderSoft or sore
effusion · infection · inflamed · aspiration · corticosteroids · anti-inflammatory · ibuprofen · ice pack
Bestow or award money
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- tuitionPayment for instruction
- endowmentPermanent donated fund
- fundReserved money supply
award · recipient · beneficiary · merit · financial aid · stipend · allowance · university
Softening force or fall
- glidingEngineless aerial movement
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- articulationClear vocal expression
- flexionDecreasing a joint angle
extension · mobility · range of motion · lubrication · shock absorption · sliding · biomechanics
synovial
Of joint membranes
- sacBodily pouch structure
- fluid-filledContaining liquid matter
- cushionStuffed fabric for comfort
tendon · ligament · shoulder · hip · elbow · knee · olecranon · calcaneal · ischial · membrane
synovitis
Inflamed joint membrane
tender · effusion · infection · inflamed · aspiration · corticosteroids · anti-inflammatory · ibuprofen · ice pack · physiotherapy
grant
Bestow or award money
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
- tuitionPayment for instruction
- endowmentPermanent donated fund
fund · award · recipient · beneficiary · merit · financial aid · stipend · allowance · university · college
cushioning
Softening force or fall
- glidingEngineless aerial movement
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- articulationClear vocal expression
flexion · extension · mobility · range of motion · lubrication · shock absorption · sliding · biomechanics