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Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Patella

Kneecap, bone covering knee joint


Patella
Patella

The patella, also known as the kneecap, is a flat, rounded triangular bone which articulates with the femur and covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint. The patella is found in many tetrapods, such as mice, cats, birds and dogs, but not in whales, or most reptiles.

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