Question

select the term that is spelled correctly to complete the sentence.
the doctor has ordered an x-ray of the patient’s left ______.
multiple choice
patela
patella

Explanation:

To solve this, we identify the correct spelling of the anatomical term for the kneecap. The correct spelling is "patella", while "patela" is incorrect.

Answer:

B. patella (assuming the second option is labeled B, with the first as A: A. patela, B. patella)