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Bookmark or Share- Patella (Kneecap): Anatomy and Function - Cleveland ClinicWhat does the patella look like? The patella is shaped like an oval with a slight point at the bottom. The top (base) is connected to your quad muscle by the quadriceps tendon. The patellar ligament connects the bottom (apex) of your patella to your tibia (shin bone).
- Patella: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment - Verywell HealthHunter’s cap patella, where the lateral side of the patella takes up the anterior surface of the bone. Measured by the Wiberg classification system, it's been found that 10% of people have a type I patella (nearly symmetrical); 65% of people have a type II patella (a flat medial facet that’s much smaller than the lateral facet); and 25% of ...
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