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The thymus gland is believed to be the bursa equivalent organ in mammals. Both organs play important roles in the development and maturation of lymphocytes, specialized white blood cells that are crucial for the immune response.
"B cells" are named after the Bursa of Fabricius where they were first discovered in birds. The Bursa of Fabricius is an organ in birds that is involved in the development of B cells. The "B" stands for "bursa-dependent" in reference to this organ.
A pseudo bursa is a collection of fluid that forms adjacent to a joint as a result of chronic inflammation or injury, rather than being an actual bursa. It can mimic the appearance and symptoms of a true bursa but lacks a synovial lining and is not anatomically a bursa.
They are called as bursae. They reduce the friction of the muscle tendons.
The botanical name for shepherds purse is Capsella bursa-pastoris.
The bursa near the shoulder area is typically found between the acromion (bony prominence on the shoulder blade) and the rotator cuff tendons. This bursa is known as the subacromial bursa and helps reduce friction between the bones and tendons during shoulder movement.