patella
noun
the flat, movable bone at the front of the knee; kneecap.
patellae
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pluralof patella.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Sesamoid bones, such as the patellae, are small and round, and are located in tendons.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
