The suprapatellar bursa lies between the distal femur and the quadriceps tendon, permitting movement of the tendon. The knee, like other freely movable joints, has several closed, fluid-filled sacs called bursae associated with it. Each bursa has an inner lining of synovial membrane, which may be continuous with the synovial membrane of a nearby joint cavity. Bursae act as cushions and aid the movement Continue Scrolling To Read More Below...