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Patella - Wikipedia The patella (pl : patellae or patellas), also known as the kneecap, is a flat, rounded triangular bone which articulates with the femur (thigh bone) and covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint
Patella: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment - Verywell Health The patella, also known as the kneecap, protects the knee joint and helps with knee movement and extension An injury to the patella can result in patellar tendonitis (also known as jumper's knee), dislocation, or fracture
Patella (Kneecap): Definition, Location, Anatomy, Diagram In anatomical terms, the patella is located between the femur of the upper leg and the tibia - fibula of the lower leg More precisely, it is positioned in front of the patellar surface, a groove between the condyles of the distal end of the femur Protect the knee joint from any physical injury
The Patella - Surface Anatomy - Functions - Dislocation . . . The patella (kneecap) is located at the front of the knee joint, within the patellofemoral groove of the femur Its superior aspect is attached to the quadriceps tendon and inferior aspect to the patellar ligament
Patella: Anatomy, function and clinical aspects | Kenhub The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body and it lies within the quadriceps tendon in front of the knee joint The bone originates from multiple ossification centres that develop from the ages of three to six, which rapidly coalesce
What Is The Patella? | Essential Knee Insights The patella is a triangular-shaped bone located at the front of the knee joint It sits within the quadriceps tendon and connects to the tibia via the patellar ligament This unique positioning allows it to serve as a fulcrum for the quadriceps muscles, enhancing their efficiency during leg movements
Patella Fracture - Trauma - Orthobullets Patella Fractures are traumatic knee injuries caused by direct trauma or rapid contracture of the quadriceps with a flexed knee that can lead to loss of the extensor mechanism
Patella | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia. org The patella (plural: patellae) is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body It lies within the quadriceps patellar tendon and forms part of the knee joint and extensor mechanism of the knee 1 The patella is triangular in shape with a superior base and inferior apex