patellar

Meanings

• A bone located in front of the knee joint.

  - "The patellar bone slides under the femoral bone when the knee bends."
  - "During surgery, the surgeon may need to remove or repair the patellar bone."

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Rhymes

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patron , companion , donor , patronage , patroness

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Homophones

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1. Patellar () : Adjective or bone related to the patella.
   

2. Patella () : A bone located in front of the knee joint.
   

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Variants

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kneecap , patella , patellae , patellar , patellas

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Forms

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{"term"=>"Patellar Augmentation", "description"=>"Patellar augmentation refers to a surgical procedure in which a synthetic bone graft, made of a biocompatible material such as hydroxyapatite or polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), is implanted into the defect or hole in the patellar bone, in order to restore the normal anatomy, function, and alignment of the patellar bone and the knee joint, and to improve the patient's symptoms, quality of life, and overall outcome."}

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Etymology

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The term patellar comes from the Greek word patella, which means 'small plate'. This refers to the shape and function of the patellar bone.

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Trivia

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1. {"term"=>"Patellar Tendonitis", "description"=>"Patellar tendonitis, also known as 'jumper's knee', is a common overuse injury that affects the patellar tendon, the fibrous tissue that connects the patella to the tibia."}

2. {"term"=>"Patellar Augmentation", "description"=>"Patellar augmentation refers to a surgical procedure in which a synthetic bone graft, made of a biocompatible material such as hydroxyapatite or polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), is implanted into the defect or hole in the patellar bone, in order to restore the normal anatomy, function, and alignment of the patellar bone and the knee joint, and to improve the patient's symptoms, quality of life, and overall outcome."}

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Related Concepts

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1. Knee Anatomy: Knee anatomy refers to the structure and organization of the various bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and blood vessels that make up the knee joint and the surrounding region, and that enable the knee to perform its normal functions, such as bending and straightening, stabilizing, bearing weight, transmitting forces, and allowing for a wide range of motion and flexibility.

2. Knee Pain: Knee pain refers to any discomfort, ache, soreness, burning, shooting, throbbing, cramping, or stiffness that affects the knee joint and the surrounding region, and that may be caused by a wide range of factors, such as injury, trauma, overuse, strain, sprain, fracture, dislocation, alignment issues, arthritis, bursitis, gout, infection, inflammation, nerve damage, tumors, or other conditions that affect the knee joint and the surrounding region.

3. Knee Injuries: Knee injuries refer to any damage or harm that affects the knee joint and the surrounding region, and that may be caused by a wide range of factors, such as injury, trauma, overuse, strain, sprain, fracture, dislocation, alignment issues, arthritis, bursitis, gout, infection, inflammation, nerve damage, tumors, or other conditions that affect the knee joint and the surrounding region.

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Culture

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[{"term"=>"Patellar Tendinitis", "description"=>"Patellar tendinitis, also known as 'jumper's knee', is a common overuse injury that affects the patellar tendon, the fibrous tissue that connects the patella to the tibia."}, {"term"=>"Patellar Tracking", "description"=>"Patellar tracking refers to the movement and alignment of the patella (kneecap) within the groove of the femoral condyle (the rounded bony prominences on the lower end of the femur). Proper patellar tracking is essential for maintaining the normal function of the knee joint and reducing the risk of developing knee pain, inflammation, or injury."}]

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