Definition of Patellar. Meaning of Patellar. Synonyms of Patellar

- part of the patella. It is pointed in shape, and gives attachment to the patellar ligament. The front and back surfaces are joined by a thin margin and towards...
- The patellar tendon is the distal portion of the common tendon of the quadriceps femoris, which is continued from the patella to the tibial tuberosity...
- Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper's knee, is an overuse injury of the tendon that straightens the knee. Symptoms include pain in the front of the...
- Patellar tendon rupture is a tear of the tendon that connects the knee cap (patella) to the tibia. Often there is sudden onset of pain and walking is difficult...
- A patellar dislocation is a knee injury in which the patella (kneecap) slips out of its normal position. Often the knee is partly bent, painful and swollen...
- The patellar reflex, also called the knee reflex or knee-jerk, is a stretch reflex which tests the L2, L3, and L4 segments of the spinal cord. Many animals...
- location. It can be ****ociated with damage to the anterior cruciate ligament. Patellar luxation is a common condition in dogs, particularly small and miniature...
- walking to determine patellar alignment. The Q-angle, lateral hypermobility, and J-sign are commonly used to determine patellar maltracking. The patellofemoral...
- The patellar network (circulatory anastomosis around the knee-joint, patellar anastomosis, genicular anastomosis, articular vascular network of knee or...
- the patellar ligament graft in the long term. A Cochrane review in 2011 found insufficient evidence to suggest whether a hamstring versus patellar ligament...