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Interesting Anatomy Etymology – Patella

December 3, 2018Anatomy, Infographicartery, etymologyphysioweb

Knee Plates?

Etymology of Patella - Knee Plates — The term ‘patella’ comes from Latin and means ‘little plate.’ Early anatomists felt the patella (or ‘kneecap’) looked like a small dish.

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Interesting Anatomy Etymology – Artery

October 23, 2018Anatomy, Infographicartery, etymologyphysioweb

Arteries are air holders?

Interesting Anatomy Etymology - Artery — Arteries were once believed to carry air throughout the body.

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