right patella
Skeletal systemLower limbRightFMA24486
Nomenclature
right patella
patella (Latin)
patella destra (Italian)
Descriptionentry
The largest sesamoid bone in the body, within the quadriceps tendon.
Functionentry
Increases the lever arm of the quadriceps and protects the knee joint.
Blood supplyentry
Peripatellar arterial anastomosis.
Clinical notes
Site of lateral dislocation and of patellofemoral pain syndrome.
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