knee-caps
Bony joint covers
Knee-caps are the small, flat bones covering the front of the knee joints—the patellae.
The verb knee-cap means to shoot or injure someone in the kneecaps as punishment or intimidation, a practice associated with paramilitary groups: The paramilitaries knee-capped suspected informers.
Also spelled kneecaps.
Triangular bone covering knee
- jointShared by multiple parties
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- ligamentsTough tissue joining bones
- tendonsFibrous connective cords
femur · tibia · bone · meniscus · quadriceps · bursa · articulation · kneeling
Cushioned protective layers
- guardsProtectors or watchmen
- bracesDental alignment devices
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- sleevesGarment's arm portions
straps · cushioning · armor · reinforcement · wraps · supports · stabilizers · shields
Split in hard material
- dislocationForced out of position
- bursitisInflamed joint cushions
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
- painBodily or emotional distress
bruising · inflammation · torn · sprain · strain · surgery · rehabilitation · arthritis
Penalty for an offense
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- mafiaCriminal organization using intimidation
- IRATax-advantaged retirement fund
- paramilitaryUnofficial armed organization
torture · crime · gangland · retribution · enforcement · crippling · threat · vigilante
patella
Triangular bone covering knee
- jointShared by multiple parties
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- ligamentsTough tissue joining bones
tendons · femur · tibia · bone · meniscus · quadriceps · bursa · articulation · kneeling · bending
pads
Cushioned protective layers
sleeves · straps · cushioning · armor · reinforcement · wraps · supports · stabilizers · shields · foam
fracture
Split in hard material
- dislocationForced out of position
- bursitisInflamed joint cushions
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
pain · bruising · inflammation · torn · sprain · strain · surgery · rehabilitation · arthritis · tendinitis
punishment
Penalty for an offense
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- mafiaCriminal organization using intimidation
- IRATax-advantaged retirement fund
paramilitary · torture · crime · gangland · retribution · enforcement · crippling · threat · vigilante · brutality
knee-capselbows
Arm's middle joints
elbow joints · olecranon · funny bone · hip joints · shoulder joints