Joint protected by a patella Crossword Clue

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Joint protected by a patella Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee
2. hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

PATELLA (noun)
1. a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
2. type genus of the family Patellidae: common European limpets
JOINT (noun)
1. marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
2. (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
JOINT (verb)
1. provide with a joint
2. fasten with a joint
JOINT (adjective)
1. affecting or involving two or more
2. involving both houses of a legislature

Hint 3: Anagram

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KEEN

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