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patella

knee cap

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triangular sesamoid bone enclosed within the tendon that secures the quad fem

patella

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the patella

strengthens the quad tendon, protect the anterior surface of the knee joint, increases the contraction force of the quad fem

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the patella is a rough

convex anterior surface

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the patella has a broad

superior base

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the patella has a roughly pointed

inferior apex

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posterior facets for

medial and lateral condyles

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posteroinferior surface for

patellar ligament