patella
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Kulusevski had surgery on a patella injury sustained last season while Maddison tore his anterior cruciate ligament in a pre-season friendly against Newcastle in June.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
It isn’t on the usual ‘wallet-phone-keys’ checklist, but, if you can’t locate a patella, it quickly becomes a pressing concern.
From BBC • Oct. 30, 2024
Three months before that World Cup, one the U.S. exited in the round of 16 for the first time, Swanson tore the patella tendon in her left knee.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2024
Rivera said Obada is dealing with a patella injury, though added said he anticipated the injury being on the shorter side rather than costing him the season.
From Washington Times • Aug. 31, 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
Vocabulary lists containing patella
Gross, Anatomy!
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - Middle School
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