Prepatellar bursa
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| Sagittal section of right knee-joint, thus showing only frontal bursae. Area of prepatellar bursa marked |
The prepatellar bursa is a frontal bursa of the knee joint. It is a superficial bursa with a thin synovial lining located between the skin and the patella.
[edit] Pathology
Prepatellar bursitis, also known as housemaid's knee, is a common cause of swelling and pain above the patella (kneecap), and is due to inflammation of the prepatellar bursa.
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