Patella Flashcards
Where is the patella located?
At the front of the knee joint, within the patellofemoral groove of the femur
Where does the patella attach?
Superiorly to the quadriceps tendon
Inferiorly to the patallar ligament
What is the patella classified as?
A sesamoid type bone
Why is the patella classified as a sesamoid type bone?
Due to its position within the quadriceps tendon
What shape is the patella?
Triangular
Where is the apex of the patella situated?
Inferiorly
What is the apex of the patella connected to?
The tibial tuberosity
How is the apex of the patella connected to the tibial tuberosity?
By the patella ligament
What does the base of the patella form?
The superior aspect of the bone
What does the base of the patella provide?
The attachment area for the quadriceps tendon
What does the posterior surface of the patella articulate with?
The femur
What is the posterior surface of the patella marked by?
Two facets, the medial facet and the lateral facet
What does the medial facet of the patella articulate with?
The medial condyle of the femur
What does the lateral facet of the patella articulate with?
The lateral condyle of the femur
What are the main functions of the patella?
Leg extension
Protection