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patella
/pəˈtelə/
noun
rzepka
Also
kość rzepkowa(f)
Definition
The small, flat, triangular bone that protects the front of the knee joint; the kneecap.
Examples
He injured his patella during the football match.
Zranił sobie rzepkę podczas meczu piłki nożnej.
The doctor examined the patella for any signs of fracture.
Lekarz zbadał rzepkę pod kątem oznak złamania.
Synonyms
Collocations
fractured patellapatella injurypatella dislocation
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