1 Initial presenting sign may just be a swollen cheek. 2  Calf may be otherwise bright and active with no temperature. 3  Examination of the inside of the mouth shows a foul-smelling ulceration and swelling of the cheek.  Temperature may be normal at the start.
Knee bursa. Fluid-filled, saclike cavities are known as bursae. These are located where muscles and tendons move over bony joint areas. Their function is to reduce friction caused by muscles and tendons moving against skin and bones, as well as to facilitate movement. A knee bursa, also known as a subcutaneous prepatellar bursa, aids with movement when we walk, run, stretch, or even cross our legs.
Bursae are fluid-filled sacs found about your joints. They surround the areas where tendons, skin, and muscle tissues meet bones. The lubrication they add helps reduce friction during movement. Bursitis is an inflammation of your bursae. Inflamed... Read More. Bursae are fluid-filled sacs found about your joints. They surround the areas where tendons, skin, and muscle tissues meet bones. The lubrication they add helps reduce friction during movement. Bursitis is an inflammation of your bursae. Inflamed bursae cause pain and discomfort in the affected location.