Patella

noun

The patella, also known as the kneecap, is a small, flat, triangular-shaped bone that is located at the front of the knee joint. It protects the knee and connects the muscles in the front of the thigh to the tibia. noun
The athlete suffered a fracture in his patella during the game.
The doctor explained that the patella plays a crucial role in knee extension.
In zoology, the term 'patella' can also refer to a genus of sea snails, commonly known as limpets, which have a conical shell and are found clinging to rocks in the intertidal zone. noun
The patella genus of limpets is known for its ability to adhere strongly to rocky surfaces.
Researchers studied the patella to understand its unique shell structure.

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