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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.
The patella, or kneecap, is the loose, moveable bone on the front of the knee. The patella is a link between the pelvis, hip, and foot. The patella is part of the extensor mechanism of the leg; the extensor mechanism acts as a stabilizer when we straighten our leg. very common knee problem is when the patella moves as the knee bends or straightens. This happens because of a muscle or structural imbalance. Normally the patella moves along a path controlled by the quadriceps muscle.