Patella

Definitions

1. The sesamoid bone of the knee; the kneecap.
2. A surname from Italian.
3. A little dish or vase.
4. An orbicular sessile apothecium, with a marginal rim distinct from the thallus.

Equivalents

Examples

“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.”

“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.”

“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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