Subacromial Bursa

Discussion

(see also: subacromial bursectomy)

• subacromial bursa is large synovial membrane which is adherent to undersurface of coracoacromial ligament, acromion, & delltoid laterally, an is adherent to rotator cuff & greater tuberosity;
  • it envelops proximal humerus, & facilitates gliding of proxiaml humerus under coracoacromial arch

References

• Synovial osteochondromatosis in the subacromial bursa.
• Subacromial/subdeltoid bursa abscesses. An overlooked diagnosis.