Subacromial bursa
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The subacromial bursa is the synovial membrane located just below the acromion.
The capsule extends above the humeral head to form a bursa between the humeral head and the overlying acromial process – this is often the site of pathology in impingement of the shoulder.
The capsule extends above the humeral head to form a bursa between the humeral head and the overlying acromial process – this is often the site of pathology in impingement of the shoulder.