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Patellar
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pa·tel·la  (p-tl)
n. pl. pa·tel·lae (-tl)
1.
a. A flat triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint. Also called kneecap.
b. A dish-shaped anatomical formation.
2. A pan or dish in ancient Rome.
[Latin, diminutive of patina, plate, pan; see paten.]
pa·tellar, pa·tellate (-tlt, -t) adj.
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Adj.1.patellar - near or relating to the patella or kneecap; "patellar tendon"
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12 The group-C fracture includes possible avulsion of the patellar ligament.
Avulsion fractures of the tibial tubercle by A Abalo and K G Akakpo-numado and A Dossim and A Walla and K Gnassingbe and A H Tekou / Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
The Patellar ligament is an anterior ligament and is a strong and flat band about 8 cm long and is attached to the kneecap and to the tibia.
Understanding How Your Knee Works by Stu Pearson / Health care industry community
Your leg is straight, The area where this patellar ligament attaches to the tibia is called the tibial tubercle.
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