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Patella
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Anatomy
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01/29/2013

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Term
Patellar Base
Definition
Directed SUPERIORLY
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Patellar Apex
Definition
Direct INFERIORLY
Term
Anterior Surface of Patella
Definition

Palpable; slightly convex; rough part is due to attachment of QUADRICEPS FEMORIS); Distal to Patella, tendon of QUADRICIPS is known as Patellar Ligament

Term
Inferior part of Posterior surface of patella
Definition

 is rough due to insertion of fibers of patellar ligament 

Term

Upper Parts Of Medial And Lateral Borders of patella 

Definition

receive insertions of VASTUS MEDIALIS and VASTUS LATERALIS muscles (parts of quadriceps femoris) 

Term
Lower Parts Of Medial And Lateral Borders of patella 
Definition

of medial and lateral borders and apex give Attachment To Patellar Ligament

Term

 Superior Border (Base)

Definition

receives insertions of rectus femoris and vastus intermedius muscles (parts of quadriceps femoris)

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