In the context of jumper's knee, when chronic inflammation develops in the patellar tendon at the superior patellar pole, it is usually referred to as
A) patellar tendinitis.
B) quadriceps tendinitis.
C) pes anserinus tendinitis.
D) an apophysitis.
E) an eccentric contraction.

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Quadriceps tendinitis refers to inflammation at the superior pole of the patella where the quadriceps tendon attaches, which is consistent with the description provided.

In the Context of Jumper's Knee, When Chronic Inflammation Develops