Kneecap: meaning, definitions and examples
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kneecap
[ ˈniːkæp ]
anatomy
The kneecap, also known as the patella, is a small bone located in front of the knee joint. It plays a crucial role in the proper functioning of the knee by protecting the joint and providing leverage for the muscles that extend the leg.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The athlete injured his kneecap during the game.
- She felt a sharp pain in her kneecap while running.
Translations
Translations of the word "kneecap" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rótula
🇮🇳 घुटने का कड़ा
🇩🇪 Kniescheibe
🇮🇩 tempurung lutut
🇺🇦 надколінок
🇵🇱 rzepka
🇯🇵 膝蓋骨 (しつがいこつ)
🇫🇷 rotule
🇪🇸 rótula
🇹🇷 diz kapağı
🇰🇷 무릎뼈
🇸🇦 رضفة
🇨🇿 čéška
🇸🇰 jabĺčko
🇨🇳 髌骨 (bǐngǔ)
🇸🇮 pogačica
🇮🇸 hnéskel
🇰🇿 тізеқап
🇬🇪 მუხლისთავი
🇦🇿 diz qapağı
🇲🇽 rótula