Bursae of head

Bursae capitis

Definition

Muhammad A. Javaid

One notable example of the bursae of head include the bursa located near the pterygoid hamulus in the skull base, which helps facilitate the movement of the tensor veli palati muscle.

See description of the bursa of tensor veli palatini here.

References

  • Gray, H. (2016) Gray’s Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. 41st edn. Edited by S. Standring. New York: Elsevier. Chapter 34: Pharynx, pp. 579.

  • Shetty SS, Shetty P, Shah PK, Nambiar J, Agarwal N. Pterygoid Hamular Bursitis: A Possible Link to Craniofacial Pain. Case Rep Surg. 2018 Aug 12;2018:5108920. doi: 10.1155/2018/5108920.