In the parenthetical citation, include the first authorâs name followed by âet al.â If more than 10 authors are cited, include the first 7 authors in the bibliographic citation followed by âet al.â] Sample Citation: Lunsford, Andrea, and Lisa Ede. 1990.
bursa. [burâ²sÉ] pl. bursae. Etymology: Gk, byrsa, wineskin. 1 a fibrous sac between certain tendons and the bones beneath them. Lined with a synovial membrane that secretes synovial fluid, the bursa acts as a small cushion that allows the tendon to move over the bone as it contracts and relaxes.
Shoulder Bursitis. The body contains over 150 fluid-filled sacs called bursa. Located throughout the body, bursa act as cushions, decreasing the rubbing between our soft tissue (skin, tendons and ligaments) and bony surfaces. Over time, bursa can become inflamed and painful, a condition known as bursitis.houlder Bursitis. The body contains over 150 fluid-filled sacs called bursa. Located throughout the body, bursa act as cushions, decreasing the rubbing between our soft tissue (skin, tendons and ligaments) and bony surfaces. Over time, bursa can become inflamed and painful, a condition known as bursitis.