patella
/pə'telə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A small, flat, triangular bone in front of the knee: The patella is a sesamoid bone that protects the front of the knee joint and improves the leverage of the thigh muscles.
- The type genus of the family Patellidae: In zoology, Patella is the genus name for common European limpets, which are marine snails with a simple conical shell.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Anatomy):
- He fractured his patella after a fall on the ice.
- The doctor explained that the patella, or kneecap, sits within the tendon of the quadriceps muscle.
- Noun (Zoology):
- The genus Patella includes several species of true limpets.
- We studied the feeding habits of Patella vulgata on the rocky shore.
Advanced Usage
- "Patellar" (Adjective): Relating to the kneecap.
- She underwent surgery to repair a torn patellar tendon.
- "Patellectomy" (Noun): The surgical removal of the kneecap.
- A patellectomy is a rare procedure performed for severe fractures or arthritis.
Variants and Related Words
- Patellae (n): The plural form of patella, often used in anatomical contexts.
- The study compared the shapes of patellae across different mammalian species.
- Patellofemoral (adj): Relating to the kneecap and the femur (thigh bone).
- Patellofemoral pain syndrome is common among runners.
Synonyms
- Kneecap: The common, non-technical term for the patella bone.
- Rotula: An older or less common anatomical term for the patella.
Related Phrases
- "Floating patella": A clinical sign where the kneecap can be moved excessively due to fluid in the joint.
- The presence of a floating patella suggested significant effusion in the knee.
- "Bipartite patella": A condition where the kneecap is composed of two separate bones, usually a normal anatomical variant.
- The X-ray revealed a bipartite patella, which was mistaken for a fracture.
Noun
- type genus of the family Patellidae: common European limpets
- a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint