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kneepan

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun kneepan has 1 sense
  1. patella, kneecap, kneepan - a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
    --1 is a kind of sesamoid bone, os sesamoideum
    --1 is a part of knee, knee joint, articulatio genus, genu

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Kneepan

Description:

A kneepan, also known as a patella, is a small, flat, triangular bone located in front of the knee joint. It acts as a protective shield for the knee joint and plays a crucial role in the mechanics of the leg.

Senses:

1. Anatomy:

In anatomy, the kneepan refers specifically to the patella bone.

Example:

The athlete felt a sharp pain in his kneepan after landing awkwardly from a jump.

2. Metaphorical:

The term "kneepan" can be used metaphorically to refer to a vulnerable or weak point in a system or organization.

Example:

The security breach exposed a kneepan in the company's digital infrastructure.

Usages:

1. Popular:

In popular usage, the term "kneepan" is commonly used to describe the patella bone.

Example:

She underwent surgery to repair her kneepan after a skiing accident.

2. Local:

In the local context, "kneepan" is a term used by certain communities to refer to a traditional dance move involving knee motions.

Example:

The group performed a traditional folk dance where they showcased their skillful kneepan movements.

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