patelliform Antonyms
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Meaning of patelliform
Wordnet
patelliform (s)
shaped like a dish or pan
Webster
patelliform (a.)
Having the form of a patella.
Resembling a limpet of the genus Patella.
patelliform Sentence Examples
- The trochlear surface of the patella is patelliform, resembling the shape of a shallow dish.
- The patelliform shape of the patella allows it to glide smoothly against the trochlear groove of the femur.
- Patelliform lesions, such as chondromalacia patellae, can occur when the cartilage beneath the patella wears away.
- The patelliform joint line is a useful landmark for positioning radiographs of the knee.
- Patelliform fractures of the patella occur through the patelliform shape of the bone.
- Patelliform osteophytes, or bone spurs, can form around the edges of the patella, limiting its mobility.
- Patelliform implants are designed to replace the damaged patella and restore its function.
- The patelliform shape of the acetabulum accommodates the head of the femur in the hip joint.
- Patelliform deformities of the chest wall can cause respiratory problems due to restricted lung expansion.
- The patelliform outline of a cardiac murmur on an echocardiogram indicates a specific heart abnormality.
FAQs About the word patelliform
shaped like a dish or panHaving the form of a patella., Resembling a limpet of the genus Patella.
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The trochlear surface of the patella is patelliform, resembling the shape of a shallow dish.
The patelliform shape of the patella allows it to glide smoothly against the trochlear groove of the femur.
Patelliform lesions, such as chondromalacia patellae, can occur when the cartilage beneath the patella wears away.
The patelliform joint line is a useful landmark for positioning radiographs of the knee.
