What is the anatomical name for the kneecap?

1 Answer
Aug 4, 2017

The patella.

Explanation:

The patella or kneecap is a curved triangular sesamoid bone that protects the knee joint.

It is attached to the quadriceps femoris muscle tendon and has a patellar ligament attached to the tibia from the apex of the patella.

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