patella alta


patella alta

term 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 alta

A 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