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patella

/pəˈtɛl.ə/

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noun

/pəˈtɛl.ə/C1formalmedical
  • ruНебольшая плоская треугольная кость, расположенная перед коленным суставом, обеспечивающая защиту и помогающая разгибанию ноги.

A small, flat, triangular bone located in front of the knee joint that provides protection and assists in leg extension.

  1. KneecapB2formalmedical

    A small, flat, triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint, providing protection and aiding in leg extension.

    ruНадколенник

    • The surgeon repaired the fractured patella after the accident.
    • The patella glides smoothly within the femoral groove during movement.
    • Kneeling for long periods can put pressure on the patella.

    Synonymskneecapkneepan

Forms
  • patellae plural form
  • patellas plural form
  • patellae's possessive plural form
  • patellas' possessive plural form
  • patella's possessive singular form