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DictionarySeepatellapatella alta
patella altaterm used to describe a somewhat more proximal position of the patella than anticipated when it is visualized on a lateral radiograph of the knee. [patella + L. alta, high] pa·tel·la al·ta (pă-tel'ă ahl'tă) Term used to describe a somewhat more proximal position of the patella than anticipated when visualized on a lateral radiograph of the knee. [patella + L. alta, high]patella altaA high-riding patella (high positioning of patella). When a person is standing, the patella rests in a more superior position than normal. See also: patella |