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This depends on which way you are pushing. Your knee is a hinge joint and is made to flex and extend one way only. Pushing the hinge in the other way can be catastrophic and could be broken from upwards of 30 pounds.

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Oh, dude, breaking your knee cap is no joke. It typically takes around 1,700 to 1,800 pounds of pressure to fracture a patella, which is like having a small car run over your knee. So, yeah, maybe let's not test that out, okay?

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2mo ago
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The patella, or kneecap, is a small, flat bone located in front of the knee joint. It is one of the strongest bones in the body due to its dense structure and unique shape. While it is difficult to quantify the exact amount of pressure required to break a kneecap, it would likely take a significant amount of force, potentially in the range of several hundred to over a thousand pounds, depending on the angle and direction of the force applied. It is important to note that the knee joint is also supported by ligaments, tendons, and muscles, which help protect the patella from injury.

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1mo ago
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4 lbs I’d kicked to the side.

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4y ago
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Q: How many pounds of pressure does it take to break your knee cap?
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