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Patellar Instability - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Kaushik Bharati, MSc, PhD, FRSPH (London) on Jun 26, 2019


Glossary

Cerebral Palsy: A congenital disorder that is characterized by defective motor function and co-ordination caused by damage to the developing brain

Down Syndrome: A congenital disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21 (Trisomy 21) and characterized by delayed physical growth, mental retardation and characteristic facial features


Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome:An inherited disorder mostly affecting the skin, joints and blood vessels

Femur: The thighbone, which connects the pelvis to the knee joint

Marfan Syndrome: An inherited disorder that primarily affects the connective tissues of the body

Tendon: A tough, inelastic connective tissue that joins muscles to another structure, usually a bone

Tibia: Also known as the shinbone, it is the larger of the two bones in the lower leg

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