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Most mammals have a patella, the kneecap bone. Marsupials tend not to have them, or have ones made out of cartiligous extensions. But the placental mammals do have them.
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Does any other joint in your body have a cap besides the knee?
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What human body system does the knee cap belong to?
skeletal
What is the function of knee cap?
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.
What is the actual name of your knee cap bone?
Your knee caps are also called Patellae.Or Patella for a single knee cap.
What is the knee cap real name?
In the knee, the patella is found within the quadriceps tendon. This is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body.
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 the another name for the bone in the human body called the patella?
It is colloquially referred to as the knee cap.
What is patella more commonly know as?
Knee Cap
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.
