Lexic.us

Definition of Patella

1. Noun. A small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint.

2. Noun. Type genus of the family Patellidae: common European limpets.

Definition of Patella

1. n. A small dish, pan, or vase.

Definition of Patella

1. Noun. (skeleton) The sesamoid bone of the knee; the kneecap. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Patella

1. the flat movable bone at the front of the knee [n -LAE or -LAS] : PATELLAR [adj]

Medical Definition of Patella

1. The knee cap. The quadriceps tendon attaches to it above and the patellar tendon below. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Patella

patchworked patchworking patchworks patchworky patchy patchy atelectasis patdown patdowns pate pate a choux

pate de foie gras pate feuillete pated patefaction patefactions patella (current term) patella femoral pain syndrome patellae patellalgia patellamide

patellar patellar dislocation patellar fossa of vitreous patellar ligament patellar ligaments patellar network patellar reflex patellar reflexes patellar retinaculum patellar surface of femur

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