Patellar vs. Patella — What's the Difference?

A flat triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint. Also called kneecap.

The patella, also known as the kneecap, is a flat, rounded triangular bone which articulates with the femur (thigh bone) and covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint. The patella is found in many tetrapods, such as mice, cats, birds and dogs, but not in whales, or most reptiles.

A dish-shaped anatomical formation.

A flat triangular bone located at the front of the knee joint. Also called kneecap.

A pan or dish in ancient Rome.

A dish-shaped anatomical formation.

Near or relating to the patella or kneecap

A pan or dish in ancient Rome.

Of or pertaining to the patella, or kneecap.

(skeleton) The sesamoid bone of the knee; the kneecap.

Near or relating to the patella or kneecap;

A little dish or vase.

A small dish, pan, or vase.

The kneecap; the kneepan; the cap of the knee.

A genus of marine gastropods, including many species of limpets. The shell has the form of a flattened cone. The common European limpet (Patella vulgata) is largely used for food.

A kind of apothecium in lichens, which is orbicular, flat, and sessile, and has a special rim not a part of the thallus.

A small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint

Type genus of the family Patellidae: common European limpets