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It is connected to the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe hamstring,the rectus femoris of the quadricep group,gracilis,sartorius,and the tensor fascia letae muscle. The gastrocnemius is another.
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∙ 14y agoThe patella (knee) is connected to the shin bone, the tibia bone, and the fibia bone
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What is the femur connected to?
The femur is connected to the patella, which is connected to the tibia.
Knee bone called?
The Patella.
Is a knee cap a short bone?
Yes; the knee cap, whose technical name is the patella, is part of the skeletal system. Sometimes referred to as a "floating" bone, the patella is not directly connected to any other bones. It is surrounded by muscles instead, the bottom portion of which is connected to the tibia, or shin, by patellar tendons. The patella is triangular in shape and normally resides in front of the knee joint, shielding it from possible damage.
What is the proper term for knee cap?
Patella. Why was this question asked so many times?
What is a patella?
A patella is a kneecap.The patella, in medical terminology, is basically the knee cap.
What is the femur connected to?
The femur is connected to the patella, which is connected to the tibia.
Knee bone called?
The Patella.
Is a knee cap a short bone?
Yes; the knee cap, whose technical name is the patella, is part of the skeletal system. Sometimes referred to as a "floating" bone, the patella is not directly connected to any other bones. It is surrounded by muscles instead, the bottom portion of which is connected to the tibia, or shin, by patellar tendons. The patella is triangular in shape and normally resides in front of the knee joint, shielding it from possible damage.
What is the bones connecting the skull with the hipbone called?
your pelvis is connected to your femur, your femurs connected to your patella, your patellas connected to your tibia, your tibias connected to your fibula, your fibulas connected to your tarsal bones, your tarsal bones connected to your metatarsal bones, your metatarsal bones connected to your phalanges, your phalanges are connected to.... your toe nails?
What is the technical name for the kneecap?
the patella is the scientific name for the kneecap
Rigatoni Vermicelli Patella Mostaccioli which is not pasta?
patella We call this our "knee bone".
WHAT IS kneecap (patella)?
The patella.
Where in a body is the patella?
KneeCap is your patella
What is the proper term for knee cap?
Patella. Why was this question asked so many times?
What is a patella?
A patella is a kneecap.The patella, in medical terminology, is basically the knee cap.
What is the scientific name for the knee cap bone?
The small bone at the front of the knee (the knee cap) is called the patella.
What bone is the knee bone connected to?
There is a knee cap, formally known as the patella, which is not a bone, and is not connected to any bones, it just floats over them as a form of protection. There is no knee bone. The knee is a joint, not a bone.
