Patellar (Kneecap) Fractures. A patellar fracture is a break in the patella, or kneecap, the small bone that sits at the front of your knee. Because the patella acts as a shield for your knee joint, it is vulnerable to fracture if you fall directly onto your knee or hit it against the dashboard in a vehicle collision.
Quality management system. A quality management system (QMS) is a collection of business processes focused on consistently meeting customer requirements and enhancing their satisfaction. It is aligned with an organization's purpose and strategic direction (ISO9001:2015).
QM as right-arm rate. of the ship, under the direction of the navigator. The Quartermaster rate (along with Gunner's Mate, Cook [Mess Management Specialist], and Boatswain's Mate) is one of the four right-arm rates: the oldest rates in the Navy.