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patellofemoral

patellofemoral

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Relating to the kneecap and thigh bone, especially their joint
  • adjective
  • /ˌpætəloʊˈfiːmərəl/
  • Specialized
: patelofemoral
  • The patellofemoral joint is crucial for knee stability during movement.
  • patellofemoral joint

Examples

  • These aberrations in the patellofemoral joint force system can ultimately lead to painful degenerative joint disease.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Tibial rotation had a significant effect on patellofemoral joint biomechanics.

    Academic text (2001)

  • The suprapatellar approach is initiated through the patellofemoral joint gap.

    Academic text (2018)

  • The conventional sleeve must be located in the central area of the patellofemoral joint, as viewed from the lateral and axial positions.

    Academic text (2018)

  • The use of the compact, translucent positioning sleeve facilitated maneuvering of the guide wire within the patellofemoral joint for accurate positioning.

    Academic text (2018)

  • In view of these difficult issues associated with the performance of a suprapatellar approach of IMN among patients with a relatively small patellofemoral joint space, we present in this study a newly designed protective sleeve system that is specifically based on the anatomical parameters of patellofemoral joints in Chinese individuals and describe appropriate modifications to the conventional surgical procedures.

    Academic text (2018)

  • Many athletes experience pain in the patellofemoral area due to overuse injuries.

  • Rehabilitation exercises often focus on strengthening the muscles around the patellofemoral joint.

Surface Forms

patellofemoral positive

Morphology

patellofemoral = patella + femoral (transparent) = patell + femor + al

The adjective directly names its two component anatomical parts (patella and femur), so its meaning is a straightforward combination for learners who know those base terms.

Etymology

The word patellofemoral comes from the parts patella 'kneecap' and femur 'thigh bone', so it points to the kneecap and the bone of the thigh. That's why patellofemoral means 'relating to the kneecap and thigh bone', especially their joint.