patella | ||
1. | [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint | |
Synonyms: | kneecap kneepan | |
Related terms: | sesamoid_bone knee | |
2. | [ noun ] (biology,zoology) type genus of the family Patellidae: common European limpets | |
Synonyms: | genus_Patella | |
Related terms: | mollusk_genus Patellidae common_limpet | |
Similar spelling: |
Patel Padilla Patillo Padula Padillo Pattillo Petell Patil |