Medial subtendinous bursa of gastrocnemius muscle
Bursa subtendinea medialis musculi gastrocnemii
- Related terms: Medial subtendinous bursa of gastrocnemius
Definition
The medial subtendinous bursa of the gastrocnemius muscle is located between the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle and the medial femoral condyle and the semimembranosus tendon. This bursa functions to reduce friction between these structures during knee movement.
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