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The patella, also known as the knee cap or knee pan, is a thick, circular-triangular bone which articulates with the femur and covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint. It is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe knee cap protects your knee from major injuries.
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What is the function of the kneecap?
your joint is the function of your kneecap.The knee cap (also known as patella) is used to cover and protect the anterior articular surface of the knee joint.
What is the actual name of your knee cap bone?
Your knee caps are also called Patellae.Or Patella for a single knee cap.
Can knee brace substitute use of plastering if there is injury to knee cap?
A knee brace can be used as substitute for plastering for injuries to the knee cap. If the knee cap is not broken, a knee brace can allow for more flexibility.
What is patella more commonly know as?
Knee Cap
How the patella and scapula similar in form and function?
The patella is the knee-cap and protects the knee joint. The scapula is the shoulder blades and is related to arm and shoulder movement.
What does the knee cap do?
It protects the knee.
What is the other name of knee cap?
The knee cap is also known as the patella.
What is the scientific name for knee cap?
The knee cap is also called the Patella.
What is the proper terminogoly for your knee cap?
The knee cap is more properly known as the patella.
What is the proper terminolgy for your knee cap?
Your knee cap is called a patella in scientific communities.
What do you do if your knee cap moves?
It is perfectly fine if the knee cap moves just a little bit, because some people can do that. Though, if the knee cap moves too much, then it becomes a health concern.
What partially moves in your knee?
The patella (knee cap)
