Associations to the word «Patellar»

Wiktionary

PATELLAR, adjective. Near or relating to the patella or kneecap
PATELLAR LIGAMENT, noun. (anatomy) a ligament joining the patella to the tibia
PATELLAR LIGAMENTS, noun. Plural of patellar ligament
PATELLAR REFLEX, noun. The reflex which causes a bent knee to kick when the tendon below the patella (kneecap) is tapped.
PATELLAR REFLEXES, noun. Plural of patellar reflex

Dictionary definition

PATELLAR, adjective. Near or relating to the patella or kneecap; "patellar tendon".

Wise words

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Nathaniel Hawthorne