A female tennis player has suffered an injury to her shoulder that has affected her bursae in the joint. Which of the following consequences would be most expected from this aspect of her injury?
A) Increased friction on the tendons of the shoulder joint
B) Direct contact between the humerus and scapula bones
C) Loss of connection between the humerus bone and biceps muscle.
D) Fusing of the head of the humerus with the glenoid capsule of the scapula.

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The primary role of bursae is the reduction of friction on tendons. Damage to the bursae would not result in bone-to-bone contact, fusing of the joint, or separation between normally connected muscle and bone.

A Female Tennis Player Has Suffered an Injury to Her