prickly pear, prickly pear cactus(noun) cacti having spiny flat joints and oval fruit that is edible in some species; often used as food for stock. Synonyms: prickly pear, prickly pear cactus. prickly pear(noun) round or pear-shaped spiny fruit of any of various prickly pear cacti.
The quadriceps and patellar tendons can be stretched and torn. Although anyone can injure these tendons, tears are more common among middle-aged people who play running or jumping sports. Falls, direct force to the front of the knee, and landing awkwardly from a jump are common causes of knee tendon injuries.
What Is Knee Tendonitis? Knee tendonitis refers to the irritation, swelling, and inflammation of the tendons in the knee area. Knee tendons are thick cords that attach the bone to the muscles. Several tendons are in the knee region, but the one that is most often affected is the patellar tendon group, which is located at the front of the knee.