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Patella

Locate patella on this anatomical reference. Read the original plate labels to confirm the view and adjacent structures.

Zoom in, then drag to inspect. Keyboard: + / − to zoom, arrows to pan, 0 to reset. Tap the numbered markers to explore parts.

Femur: labelled teaching diagram. Original labels and colours retained.

Image: OpenStax College / university open textbook · Source / original · CC BY 4.0

Numbered markers and focused views are Mediveerse learning overlays; the original reference is linked above.

Patella

Bones & landmarks

Patella

STRUCTURE & FUNCTION

Understand what you see.

Improves the mechanical advantage of the quadriceps at the knee.

Zoom into the original labels. Practise pointing out each structure, then explain it aloud. Diagrams are teaching references; specimen appearance and slide staining vary.

01 / IDENTIFICATION

How to recognise it.

  1. A triangular sesamoid bone in the quadriceps tendon
  2. Broad base is superior and apex points inferiorly
  3. Smooth articular facets are posterior
02 / KEY STRUCTURES

Point them out.

Tap a number to open its reference, zoom in and locate the structure. Numbers stay the same across views. This key follows landmarks visible in the reference images.

Related features & study points (4)

Additional relations, attachments or microscopic details to revise alongside this plate. These are separate from its numbered image landmarks.

  • Base
  • Apex
  • Anterior surface
  • Medial and lateral articular facets
03 / VIVA PRACTICE

Think first. Then reveal.

Say your answer aloud before opening the suggested response.

01How would you identify patella?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

A triangular sesamoid bone in the quadriceps tendon. Broad base is superior and apex points inferiorly. Smooth articular facets are posterior.

02Which articular facet is usually larger?
SUGGESTED ANSWER

The lateral facet is generally larger; orient the smooth articular surface posteriorly before assigning a side.

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Credited anatomical plates, microscopy and university teaching references. Individual image credits appear below the viewer. Historical plates can use older terminology; use the lesson text for current names.