Bicipitoradial bursa
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Knipe, H. Bicipitoradial bursa. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org. (accessed on 30 Sep 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-29666
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The bicipitoradial bursa is located between the distal biceps brachii tendon and the tuberosity of the radius. The bursa partially or completely wraps around the biceps tendon. It ensures frictionless motion between the biceps tendon and the proximal radius during pronation and supination of the forearm.
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- 1. Grayson DE. The elbow: radiographic imaging pearls and pitfalls. Semin Roentgenol. 2005;40 (3): 223-47. Pubmed citation
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