Patella Flashcards
1
Q
Which is the largest seasamoid bone?
A
Patella
2
Q
What is a sesamoid bone?
A
A bone that develops within the tendon
3
Q
Patella is formed within the tendon of which muscle?
A
Quadriceps femoris
4
Q
The apex of patella lies?
A
Inferiorly
5
Q
Which ligament connects the apex of patella to tuberosity of tibia?
A
Ligamentum patella
6
Q
What prevents patellar dislocation?
A
1.Horizontal fibres of vastus medialis
2.Large size of lateral condyle of femur
7
Q
What causes patellar dislocation?
A
1.Underdevelopment of lateral femoral condyle
- Direct trauma to quadriceps attachment of the patella (especially with vastus medialis)
