Joint RegionJoint/Tendon Sheath/BursaScanned Site
FingerIP, PIP (2–5), MCP (1–5)Dorsal aspect
Medial aspect (IP/PIP, MCP5)
Lateral aspect (IP/PIP, MCP 1/2)
Volar aspect
Flexor digitorum tendonVolar aspect
WristRadiocarpal jointDorsal aspect
Intercarpal jointsDorsal aspect
Distal radioulnar jointDorsal aspect
Compartment II/IV/VI of extensor tendonsDorsal aspect
ElbowHumeroradial jointAnterior aspect
Lateral aspect
Humeroulnar jointAnterior aspect
Lateral aspect
Posterior aspect (Olecranon fossa)
Olecranon bursaPosterior aspect
ShoulderGlenohumeral jointPosterior aspect
Long head of biceps tendonAnterior aspect
Subacromion/subdeltoid bursaAnterior aspect
Lateral aspect
KneeFemorotibial jointAnterior aspect
(Suprapatellar recess)
Medial aspect
Lateral aspect
Popliteal bursa (Baker’s cyst)Posterior aspect
  • IP: interphalangeal joint; PIP: proximal interphalangeal joint; MCP: metacarpophalangeal joint.