patellar

[puh-tel-er]

adjective

1. relating to the patella.

Example Sentences

It was the first day of moving forward with a new-look offensive line after learning Rashawn Slater ruptured his patellar tendon — an injury that will require him to undergo season-ending surgery.

From Los Angeles Times

Finch had his ruptured right patellar tendon repaired Wednesday after a sideline collision with Mike Conley late in the Game 4 win at Phoenix that gave the Timberwolves a series sweep in Round 1.

From Seattle Times

Finch, who was hurt in a sideline collision with Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley, will have his ruptured right patellar tendon repaired Wednesday, according to a person with knowledge of the plan.

From Seattle Times

Swanson was sidelined for a year after injuring her patellar tendon during an exhibition against Ireland last year.

From Seattle Times

Swanson started in her first game back in nearly a year since injuring her patellar tendon during an exhibition match against Ireland last year.

From Seattle Times