What is the medical term meaning below the kneecap?

Answer 1

The general term for softening of the bones is osteomalacia. It is usually caused by a depletion in calcium or phosphorous reserves in the bone. It can cause them to become flexible and brittle. It can also be called rickets when it occurs in children. Osteoporosis is different; it involves decreased bone mass, but not softening.

The word comes from the Latin 'osteo' meaning to do with bones and the Greek word 'malakia' which means softness.
osteoporosis

Answer 2

"Patella" is another name for the kneecap. "Patellar" means pertaining to the kneecap.

Answer 3

Chondromalacia means the abnormal softening of cartilage.
chondromalacia - chondro meaning cartilage ; malacia meaning softening
chondromalacia

Answer 4

You might say something like "inferior" or "distal" to the patella, the medical name for kneecap. You migh also use the word inferopatellar, infrapatellar, or subpatellar.

Answer 5

Patellar chondromalacia is the medical term meaning abnormal softening of the knee cartilage.
chondromalacia

Answer 6

Chondromalacia patella