Rotula
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rotula is a noun meaning (anatomy) The patella; the kneecap.
Meaning
(anatomy) The patella; the kneecap.
More Meanings
- (zoology) One of the five radial pieces in the dentary apparatus of the sea urchin.
Word Forms
- rotulas
- rotulae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include kneecap, patella, whirl-bone, scutum, popliteus, kneejoint.
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