Definition of Patellae. Meaning of Patellae. Synonyms of Patellae

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Definition of Patellae

Patellae
Patella Pa*tel"la, n.; pl. Patell[ae]. [L., a small pan, the kneepan, dim. of patina, patena, a pan, dish.] 1. A small dish, pan, or vase. 2. (Anat.) The kneepan; the cap of the knee.

Meaning of Patellae from wikipedia

- The patella (pl.: patellae or patellas), also known as the kneecap, is a flat, rounded triangular bone which articulates with the femur (thigh bone) and...
- Chondromalacia patellae (also known as CMP) is an inflammation of the underside of the patella and softening of the cartilage. The cartilage under the...
- (Ligamentum patellae visible at bottom left, below patella.) Details From patella To tuberosity of the tibia Identifiers Latin ligamentum patellae MeSH D017847...
- other conditions being chondromalacia patellae, iliotibial band syndrome, and plica syndrome. Chondromalacia patellae is a term sometimes used synonymously...
- kneecap (patella), such as: Patellofemoral pain syndrome Chondromalacia patellae Iliotibial band syndrome Plica syndrome This article includes a list of...
- which may be used to test for patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia patellae, patellofemoral arthritis, or anterior knee pain. It is not a standard...
- subcutaneous tissue overlying and surrounding the patella and ligamentum patellae. It is a fine network of communicating nerve fibres. It is formed by the...
- however, patellar aplasia occurs in only 20%. In instances in which the patellae are smaller or luxated, the knees may be unstable. The elbows may have...
- cartilage (often refers to chondromalacia patellae when mentioned without further specification) Chondromalacia patellae, a disorder of cartilage under the kneecap...
- lines infrapatellar fat pad, the fat pad that lies below the ligamentum patellae. Synovium projecting into the fat pad as two foldings. Numerous bursae...