Medial subtendinous bursa of gastrocnemius muscle

Bursa subtendinea medialis musculi gastrocnemii

  • Related terms: Medial subtendinous bursa of gastrocnemius

Definition

Antoine Micheau

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.

References

Gallery