xương bánh chè
Definition
- Noun (Anatomy):
- Patella: The small, flat, triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint, embedded within the tendon of the quadriceps muscle. It protects the knee joint and increases the leverage of the thigh muscles.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy bị gãy xương bánh chè sau cú ngã. (He fractured his patella after the fall.)
- Xương bánh chè giúp bảo vệ đầu gối. (The patella helps protect the knee.)
- Cơn đau tập trung ngay dưới xương bánh chè. (The pain is concentrated right below the kneecap.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in medical, anatomical, and general health contexts. It is a specific, scientific term.
Variants and Related Words
- Bánh chè: This is the common, non-scientific term for the kneecap area. It literally means "tea cake," describing the bone's shape.
- Đầu gối cô ấy bị sưng ở vùng bánh chè. (Her knee is swollen in the kneecap area.)
Synonyms
- Kneecap: The common English term for the patella.
- Patella: The formal medical and anatomical term.
Related Idioms
- There are no common idioms directly using the term "xương bánh chè."