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What is the patella?
Quick Answer
The patella is the kneecap, a small bone that protects the knee joint and improves the leverage of the thigh muscles.
The Full Story
The patella is a sesamoid bone embedded within the tendon of the quadriceps muscle. It protects the front of the knee and helps the quadriceps work more efficiently when straightening the leg. Because it sits in a high-stress area, it can be injured in falls, sports, or dislocation. The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body.
Key Facts
1.Also called the kneecap
2.Largest sesamoid bone in the body
3.Improves quadriceps leverage
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