left patella
Skeletal systemLower limbLeftFMA24487
Nomenclature
left patella
patella (Latin)
patella sinistra (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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