Patella (Kneecap): Anatomy and Function - Cleveland Clinic
WEBThe patella is your kneecap. It’s the bone at the front of your knee joint. It’s the biggest bone in your body embedded in a tendon (a sesamoid bone). Your patella helps your quadriceps muscle move your leg, protects your knee joint, and supports lots of important muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Knee Pain Location Chart: What Knee Pain May Indicate - Healthline
WEBMar 1, 2023 · The kneecap, or patella, is a bone that covers your knee joint. Pain in this area is sometimes called “ runner’s knee.” It’s most commonly caused due to the following:
Knee Anatomy, Diagram & Pictures | Body Maps - Healthline
WEBJan 24, 2018 · The kneecap slides along a groove in the femur as the knee bends. It is held in place by a ligament at the bottom and a tendon on top. Those connect to the femur and tibia.
Knee Images and Pictures: Photos and X-Rays of the Knee
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · Knee injuries are commonly diagnosed using X-rays or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests. This article contains pictures of the knee joint, including X-rays, diagrams, and real images of knee injuries.
Patella: Anatomy, function and clinical aspects - Kenhub
WEBMay 25, 2023 · Sagittal view of the knee joint showing the patellofemoral and tibiofemoral joints. The patella is also known as the kneecap. It sits in front of the knee joint and protects the joint from damage. It is the largest sesamoid bone in the body, and lies within the quadriceps tendon.
Symptoms and Treatment of Different Types of Kneecap Injuries
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Kneecap injuries are usually diagnosed with an exam and imaging tests such as an x-ray. Minor injuries can be treated at home with rest, while more serious injuries may require a cast, brace, or surgery.
Patella - Wikipedia
WEBThe patella (pl.: patellae or patellas), also known as the kneecap, is a flat, rounded triangular bone which articulates with the femur (thigh bone) and covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint.
The Patella - Surface Anatomy - Functions - Dislocation
WEBJan 3, 2023 · The patella (kneecap) is located at the front of the knee joint, within the patellofemoral groove of the femur. Its superior aspect is attached to the quadriceps tendon and inferior aspect to the patellar ligament.
Patella: Anatomy, Function, and Treatment - Verywell Health
WEBAug 3, 2024 · The patella, also known as the kneecap, protects the knee joint and helps with knee movement and extension. An injury to the patella can result in patellar tendonitis (also known as jumper's knee), dislocation, or fracture.
Illustration Picture of Musculoskeletal Structures - Knee Joint
WEBThe kneecap (patella) forms the protective bony covering for the knee joint. A fibrous capsule surrounds the knee joint, and a series of ligaments holds the outside (collateral ligaments) and the inside (cruciate ligaments) of the knee together.