Trochlea

Pronunciation: /ˈtiˈɹɑkˈɫi/

Trochlea (noun)

  1. A smooth groove on a bone where a tendon or another bone moves, especially in the knee.
  2. A rounded, pulley-like part of a bone that guides movement of a joint.

Examples

  • The trochlea forms a groove in the knee joint.
  • Doctors examine the trochlea when checking knee alignment.