trochlea
trochlea
Definition
troch·lea (träk′lē ə)
noun pl. -·leae′-lē ē′
Anat. a pulley-shaped part or structure, as the lower part of the humerus which articulates with a corresponding part of the ulna
Etymology: ModL < L, pulley block < Gr trochilia < trochos, a wheel: see troche
trochlea
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- femoral: The patella then runs on the undamaged part of the femoral trochlea and the symptoms are often relieved.
Browse dictionary entries near trochlea
- trochilus
- trochee
- troche
- trochanter
- trochal
- trochaic
- trocar
- Trobriand Islands
- Troas
- tRNA
- trochlear
- trochoid
- trochophore
- trod
- trodden
- troffer
- troglodyte
- trogon
- troika
- troilism
