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Is the patella bone a irregular bone or a flat bone?

The patella bone is classified as a sesamoid bone, which is a type of irregular bone. Sesamoid bones form within tendons where there is high friction and stress, such as the patella within the quadriceps tendon.


Knee bone called?

The knee bone is called the patella, commonly known as the kneecap. It is a small, flat, triangular-shaped bone that protects the front of the knee joint.


The patella is what type of bone?

The patella, also known as the kneecap, is a sesamoid bone. This means it is a small, oval-shaped bone embedded within a tendon. Its function is to protect the knee joint and aid in the action of the quadriceps muscle.


Is patella a type of pasta?

No, The patella or kneecap is a thick, triangular bone which articulates with the femur and covers and protects the knee joint.


Is the patella bone proximal to the ulna bone?

No, the patella is not proximal to the ulna. The patella is the kneecap, and is on the lower extremity. The ulna is the smaller of the forearm bones. Since the structures are on different limbs, you can't use the directionals proximal and distal. However, the patella is inferior and medial to the ulna.


Is the patella a short bone?

No. The patella is the small round bone located in the knee that creates the kneecap. The long bone the leg is called the femur.


Is your knee cap bone?

The bone inferior to your patella is the tibia.


What bone shape is a patella?

The class of bone based on its shape that the patella is a good example of are sesamoid bones. The patella is also known as the kneecap.


Rigatoni Vermicelli Patella Mostaccioli which is not pasta?

patella We call this our "knee bone".


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 is a sesamoid bone vertebra clavicle metatarsal patella?

patella


Is the patella a muscle?

The patella is a bone (specifically, the kneecap).