kneecap

Meanings

• noun

  The large end of the thighbone (femur) that forms the joint with the shinbone (tibia) and the kneecap (patella), protecting the knee joint.

  - "After the injury, the doctor advised me to apply ice on my kneecap three times a day."
  - "The athlete felt a sharp pain in his kneecap during the basketball game."

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Synonyms

kneepan , patella , rotula , scutum

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kneecap
hap , map , tap , clap , nap , cap

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Variants

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kneecap , kneecaps , kneecapped , kneecapping , patella , patellae , patellar , patellas

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Etymology

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Old English cneowgapa, from cneow (knee) + gapa (cap); akin to Old Norse knaeginnkap, knaeginn (knee) + haup (head).

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Trivia

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1. The human kneecap is the smallest bone in the human body.

2. The kneecap is not a true bone but a sesamoid bone, meaning it develops from a tendon.

3. The kneecap is the only bone in the human body that does not articulate with another bone directly above it.

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Related Concepts

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1. Patella: The kneecap is a bone in the human body, specifically the patella, which is located at the front of the knee joint.

2. Knee joint: The knee joint is the largest joint in the human body, and the kneecap plays a crucial role in protecting it.

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Culture

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In literature, the kneecap is often used metaphorically to represent vulnerability or weakness. For instance, in Shakespeare's 'Othello,' Iago manipulates Othello's jealousy by planting the idea that Desdemona has been unfaithful, leading Othello to strike her 'knee' (kneecap), symbolizing his emotional vulnerability and eventual downfall.

How to Memorize "kneecap"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize the kneecap, imagine a large bone at the front of your knee joint, protecting it from impact and damage.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kneecap' with the concept of protection or shielding, as it protects the knee joint.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'kneecap' with a memorable phrase, such as 'Keep Near Essential Cap.'

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