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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

“I’ve been dealing with patella tendinitis the entire season but over the weeks the pain has decreased,” Webster said.

From Los Angeles Times May 24, 2025

There was nothing unusual in their collision, but a coincidence of torsion and tension ruptured Roigard’s patella tendon.

From BBC Oct. 30, 2024

Carroll said Lucas is suffering from a patella tendon issue.

From Seattle Times Sep. 15, 2023

It starts: Your decision not to have surgery means that realistically, with patella tendonitis, you may not be able to play again.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander

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 Rupert Hughes




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