NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
Question
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Which of the following is a fluid filled sac that allows joints to move freely?
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Cartilage
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Bursa
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Tendon
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Fascia
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between bone and soft tissue (muscles, tendons and skin). A bursa (plural bursae) reduces friction and assists joint movement.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most bursa in the human body are synovial bursae, which are most common near large joints in the extremities, are located between tissues, and are defined as thin, synovial membrane sacs.
Detailed explanation-3: -A bursa (plural = bursae) is a thin connective tissue sac filled with lubricating liquid. They are located in regions where skin, ligaments, muscles, or muscle tendons can rub against each other, usually near a body joint ([link]).
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