Definition of Patellae. Meaning of Patellae. Synonyms of Patellae

Here you will find one or more explanations in English for the word Patellae. Also in the bottom left of the page several parts of wikipedia pages related to the word Patellae and, of course, Patellae synonyms and on the right images related to the word Patellae.

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 set index article includes...
- subcutaneous tissue overlying and surrounding the patella and ligamentum patellae. It is a fine network of communicating nerve fibres. It is formed by the...
- which may be used to test for patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia patellae, patellofemoral arthritis, or anterior knee pain. It is not a standard...
- femoral condyle, the symptoms may cause it to be mistaken for chondromalacia patellae. Diagnosis is often complicated by the thin structures of plicae, fenestrated...
- and Argentina. It is dark brown and has yellow striped markings near its patellae, resembling Grammostola pulchripes, although its maximum leg span of six...
- 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...