Patella Flashcards
1
Q
Indirect trauma to the patella can result in what type of injury to the patella? How does this happen?
A
a. Transverse fracture
b. Quadriceps contraction
2
Q
What is the name of the condition where the superior lateral portion of the patella never ossifies? How does this occur?
A
a. Patella Emarginata
b. Developmental anomaly
3
Q
What is the name of the condition where there is softening and fissuring of articular cartilage on the posterior patella? How is this caused?
A
a. Chondromalacia
b. Malalignment of patella
