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patella

[puh-tel-uh] / pəˈtɛl ə /
NOUN
knee
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He did not say whether he believed his previous kneecap condition — Ohtani underwent surgery in 2019 to address the bipartite patella in his left knee — was connected.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Though Ohtani underwent surgery on the same knee in 2019, that was to address bipartite patella, on the other side of the knee.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 12, 2026

Dejan Kulusevski - one of Spurs' most dangerous game-changers - never played a minute under Frank because of surgery on a patella injury sustained last season.

From BBC Feb. 11, 2026

Carroll said Lucas is suffering from a patella tendon issue.

From Seattle Times Sep. 15, 2023

I learned that the bones in the leg are the femur, the tibia, the patella, and the fibula.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper

Sesamoid bones, such as the patellae, are small and round, and are located in tendons.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

Although her patellas have hamstring tendons from cadavers, Flanagan has come through the eclipse stronger than she expected.

From Washington Post Nov. 3, 2021

“His patellas are not really attached to anything,” Gardner says.

From The Guardian Aug. 2, 2018

He came out of the dance with both patellas bruised.

From What Will People Say? A novel by Hughes, Rupert




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