Kneecap Synonyms

nēkăp
A small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. patella
  2. kneepan

Words Related to Kneecap

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Kneecap Sentence Examples

  • Any imbalance in the muscles of the thigh can pull the kneecap out of position.

  • Besides the kneecap, other support structures including bones, ligaments, and tendons may also be malformed.

  • Bend your right leg at the hip and knee, and place your right heel on your left thigh just above the left kneecap.

  • To underline her point she empties the left pistol into his right kneecap.

  • The tendons join the muscles of the upper and lower leg and hold the patella (kneecap) in place.

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