Patella
0.0(0)
Studied by 0 people0.0(0)
Call with Kai
Learn
Practice Test
Spaced Repetition
Match
Flashcards
Knowt PlayCard Sorting
1/5
There's no tags or description
Looks like no tags are added yet.
Study Analytics
Name | Mastery | Learn | Test | Matching | Spaced | Call with Kai |
|---|
No study sessions yet.
6 Terms
1
New cards
what is the patella + shape
large sesamoid bone formed intratendinously (within tendon) after birth - triangular
2
New cards
where is the patella located + what does it articulate with
anterior to femoral condyles. articulates with patellar surface of the femur
3
New cards
what shape is the sub-cutaneous anterior surface
convex
4
New cards
how is the apex formed
the lateral and medial borders converge inferiorly to form the pointed apex
5
New cards
what is the articular (posterior) surface like
smooth, covered with a thick layer of articular cartilage, and is divided into medial and lateral articular surfaces by a vertical ridge
6
New cards
Anterior + posterior patella
Note 
Flashcards (112)