Patella

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Patella
Patella

Patella is the medical term for the kneecap. The kneecap (patella) is a small triangular bone.

  • It is just one of the many parts that make up the knee joint.
  • Some of the other parts are muscles, ligaments, and leg bones.
  • The kneecap provides leverage for your muscles as they bend and straighten the leg.
  • It also protects the knee joint

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