Videopatella

/pə'telə/

The word patella is most commonly known as the kneecap, a vital triangular bone that protects our knee joints. However, this term also has a fascinating application in the world of zoology, where it identifies a specific genus of marine snails known as limpets. This lesson explores the anatomical functions of the patella, its surgical and clinical variants like patellectomy and bipartite patella, and its scientific classification in the natural world. Watch this video to master the technical and common uses of this essential term.

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A doctor points to the patella on a medical diagram.