Patella

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Articular Surface

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Facies Anterior

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Verticle Ridge

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Lateral Articular Surface

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Medial Articular Surface

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Medial Border

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Lateral Border

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Base of Patella

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Apex of Patella

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The ventral surface for articulation with the patella

Patella surface (facies patellaris)

<p>Patella surface (facies patellaris)</p>
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What type of bone is the patella?

Sesamoid bone

<p>Sesamoid bone</p>
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Where is the patella located?

In the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle

<p>In the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle</p>
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Wide proximal part

Base of the patella

<p>Base of the patella</p>
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Pointy distal end

Apex of the patella

<p>Apex of the patella</p>
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What is the articular surface [Dorsal] of the patella divided into?

•Lateral facet

•Medial facet [smaller than the lateral facet]

<p>•Lateral facet</p><p>•Medial facet [smaller than the lateral facet]</p>
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What is incorporated in the anterior surface [Ventral] of the patella?

Tendon of the quadriceps femoris

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