Patellar
Patellar
Patellar (pronounced: pə-ˈte-lər) is an adjective that refers to the patella or kneecap, a small bone located in front of the knee joint. The term is derived from the Latin word 'patella', which means 'small dish', referring to the shape of the kneecap.
Etymology
The term 'patellar' is derived from the Latin word 'patella', which means 'small dish'. This is in reference to the shape of the kneecap, which is small and round like a dish.
Related Terms
- Patella: The small bone located in front of the knee joint, also known as the kneecap.
- Patellar tendon: The tendon that connects the patella to the tibia (shin bone).
- Patellar ligament: A ligament that extends from the lower part of the patella to the top of the tibia.
- Patellar reflex: A reflex action caused by striking the patellar tendon with a reflex hammer.
- Patellar dislocation: A condition where the patella moves out of its normal position in the knee joint.
- Patellar tracking disorder: A condition where the patella does not stay in its normal position in the knee joint during knee movement.
Pronunciation
The term 'patellar' is pronounced as pə-ˈte-lər.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Patellar
- Wikipedia's article - Patellar
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