Deep bursae include which of the following?

• A. Olecranon and Prepatellar
• B. Deep Bursae
• C. Subacromial and Iliopsoas
• D. Superficial Bursae

Answer: (C)

Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction between moving parts of a joint and its surrounding tissues. They’re classified by depth: superficial bursae sit near the skin, while deep bursae lie between deeper structures such as tendons and joints. The shoulder’s subacromial (subdeltoid) bursa is a prime example of a deep bursa, located beneath the acromion and deltoid and cushioning the rotator cuff tendons as the arm moves. In the hip region, the iliopsoas bursa sits deep between the iliopsoas tendon and the joint structures. These are classic deep bursae. By contrast, the olecranon bursa around the elbow and the prepatellar bursa over the patella are superficial, lying close to the skin. So deep bursae include subacromial and iliopsoas.