Temporary luxation of the patella is a common affection of the horse and fixed luxation of this bone also occurs. From Wordnik.com. [Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1] Reference
I have researched luxating patella, that is the only thing that I can think that this is. awww .... poor little baby. From Wordnik.com. [Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions] Reference
Among other defects with which it may be associated, absence or deficient development of the patella is the most frequent. From Wordnik.com. [Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition.] Reference
If the area just below the kneecap ( "patella") is tapped lightly, that tendon is struck and the thigh muscle is momentarily stretched. From Wordnik.com. [The Human Brain]
In which part of your body is the "patella": the arm, the knee or the skull?. From Wordnik.com. [Peter Scott's Library Blog] Reference
Many toy breeds have health issues such as patella subluxation, mitral valve disease, SM, hip dysplasia, etc. From Wordnik.com. [Recent Reviews Near San Francisco, CA] Reference
7. In which part of your body is the "patella": the arm, the knee or the skull?. From Wordnik.com. [April 2009] Reference
Retention of the patella in position is a difficult problem. From Wordnik.com. [Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1] Reference
Defensive lineman Marcus Whitfield suffered a dislocated patella. From Wordnik.com. [The evolving quarterback situation at Maryland] Reference
In extension of the knee, the patella is nearly all above the condyles. From Wordnik.com. [A Practical Physiology] Reference
I had something called condromilatia (ph) patella, and I wasn't walking. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 9, 2004] Reference
The patella, according to Strangeways, may be considered a sesamoid bone. From Wordnik.com. [Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1] Reference
She looked at him and smiled when her finger circled a prominent patella. From Wordnik.com. [Breakfast In Bed]
The patella may be pushed inward and into position without manipulation of the leg. From Wordnik.com. [Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1] Reference
What Friedgen knows it that Whitfield dislocated his patella and also hurt his MCL. From Wordnik.com. [With Brown out, Burns becomes third-string QB for Maryland] Reference
Young, immature animals are more prone to displacement of the patella than when mature. From Wordnik.com. [Common Diseases of Farm Animals] Reference
The patella, a short bone, has already been mentioned as articulating with the thigh bone. From Wordnik.com. [Common Diseases of Farm Animals] Reference
Castor's this green one: dazzled on the snow That slipped me up and cracked my fool patella. From Wordnik.com. [The Unicorn Trade]
Extension of the hock in upward luxation of the patella, permits of flexion of the phalanges. From Wordnik.com. [Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1] Reference
Patellariae: in Dytiscids, the unequal, cup-like impressions on the underside of the patella. From Wordnik.com. [Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology] Reference
If you take a look, actually, go down and zoom in on the knee, what you're looking at front there is patella. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jun 19, 2008] Reference
Martini-Henry was found impacted between the femoral condyles, having slipped in beneath the margin of the patella. From Wordnik.com. [Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre] Reference
The inner border of the patella is thicker and more prominent than the outer, which slopes down toward its condyle. From Wordnik.com. [A Practical Physiology] Reference
No difficulty is encountered in recognizing the fracture of the patella because of the exposed position of the bone. From Wordnik.com. [Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1] Reference
The two joints, though far apart, act as one, and they are locked by the drawing up of the patella, and in no other way. From Wordnik.com. [Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1] Reference
In some cases a gelatinous swelling is present and may be detected by palpating between the straight ligaments of the patella. From Wordnik.com. [Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1] Reference
There are two of these bursæ near the patella, one superficial, just under the skin; the other deep beneath the bone (Fig. 29). From Wordnik.com. [A Practical Physiology] Reference
With a small pointer he is given a light, quick blow on the upper margin of the patella at the point of connection of the tendon. From Wordnik.com. [Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools] Reference
Oog probably figured out how to fashion a club expressly so that he could sock Ugg in the patella for that mastodon meat he was owed. From Wordnik.com. [Money Needed, Right Now] Reference
They arise from the lateral aspects of the femur, just above the condyles and are inserted to the corresponding surfaces of the patella. From Wordnik.com. [Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1] Reference
The wound over the patella healed and some union had occurred, when the patient fell and burst both the bone union and the skin cicatrix. From Wordnik.com. [Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900 Being Mainly a Clinical Study of the Nature and Effects of Injuries Produced by Bullets of Small Calibre] Reference
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