anserine bursitis

anserine bursitis
inflammation of the anserine bursa with pain on the medial side of the knee, sometimes seen after jogging or other heavy knee exercise and in heavy individuals with genu valgum.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать реферат

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Bursitis — is inflammation of a bursa. A bursa is a tiny fluid filled sac that functions as a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. The major bursae are located adjacent to the tendons near the large joints, such as the shoulders,… …   Medical dictionary

  • Sartorius muscle — Muscles of lower extremity. (Rectus femoris removed to reveal the vastus intermedius.) Latin musculus sartorius Gray s …   Wikipedia

  • PES — may refer to: Packetized elementary stream, part of the MPEG communication protocol Party of European Socialists Payment for ecosystem services Performance Enhancement Specialist, Issued by National Academy of Sports Medicine PES (director), film …   Wikipedia

  • Bursa — A bursa is a closed fluid filled sac that functions to provide a gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. When the bursa becomes inflamed, the condition is known as "bursitis." Most commonly this is not an… …   Medical dictionary

  • Folliculitis — Classification and external resources ICD 10 L73.9 (ILDS L73.91) ICD 9 704.8 …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”