Shoulder · Bursa
Subacromial bursa
| 1. What it is | A thin fluid sac that lets tendons glide. |
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| 2. Where it is | Between the acromion/deltoid and the rotator cuff. |
| 3. Function | Reduces friction under the bony roof. |
| 4. Role in movement | Glides during elevation. |
| 5. Interactions | One of the structures sensitised in subacromial pain syndrome. |
| 7. Common pain locations | Side and top of the shoulder. |
| 6. Common injuries & conditions | Shoulder impingement (subacromial pain syndrome), Shoulder (subacromial) bursitis |
| 8. Relevant rehab exercises | See region protocols. |
Interactive diagram · Shoulder complex