Patella

/pəˈtɛlə/ · noun

Meaning

(anatomy) The sesamoid bone of the knee; the kneecap..

Definitions by Sense

1. (anatomy) The sesamoid bone of the knee; the kneecap.
2. A little dish or vase.
3. (mycology) An orbicular sessile apothecium, with a marginal rim distinct from the thallus.
4. Alternative form of putelee (“type of boat”).

Example Sentences

2005, Roger E. Stevenson, 20: Limbs, Roger E. Stevenson, Judith G. Hall, Human Malformations and Related Anomalies, page 920, Since patella diameter is a feature of continuous variation, the majority of small patellas represent simply the lower extreme of normal anatomic variation.

Subluxed patellas, more commonly referred to as slipped stifles, like all inherited factors will continue to cripple a breed as long as breeders continue to mate affected animals.

Both patellae are well preserved for Dolni Věstonice 3 and 13-15, and the left patella remains for Dolni Věstonice 16 (Figures 18.22 to 18.26).

The patellae may be up to 30° externally rotated at birth. In young children it is considered normal for the patellae to be externally rotated, but by 5 years of age the patellae should face forwards.

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• patellas
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