Journal of American Science 2013;9(1) http://www.jofamericanscience.org 186 movement abnormalities with vermian malformations (Dekaban et al., 1969; Khan et al., 2008; Malaki et al., 2012).
paÂ·telÂ·la. , pl. patellae (pÄ-tel'Ä, -Ä) [TA] The large sesamoid bone that covers the anterior surface of the knee. It is formed in the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle and is attached to the tibia by the patellar tendon. Synonym(s): kneecap.
Most people know the patella as the kneecap. The patella, also known as the kneecap, is a rounded triangular bone that connects the upper leg to the lower leg. The patella is involved in movements that straighten the leg, such as leg extensions. The knee is the largest and most injured joint in the body.View slideshow of images above.he patella, also known as the kneecap, is a rounded triangular bone that connects the upper leg to the lower leg. The patella is involved in movements that straighten the leg, such as leg extensions. The knee is the largest and most injured joint in the body. View slideshow of images above.