Trochanteric bursa of gluteus minimus muscle

Looks like

A small sac between the gluteus minimus tendon and the front of the greater trochanter.

What it does

Reduces friction at the tendon's attachment.

Keeping it well

Part of the greater trochanteric pain syndrome; seen on ultrasound or MRI.

Related conditions

• Bursitis
• Chronic venous insufficiency
• Gout
• Haemophilia & bleeding disorders
• Lyme disease
• Lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis)
• Lymphoedema
• Marfan syndrome & connective tissue disorders
• Osteoarthritis
• Polymyalgia rheumatica
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Restless legs syndrome
• Rheumatic fever & rheumatic heart disease
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Temporomandibular joint disorder
• Varicose veins