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.
The patella is commonly referred to as the kneecap. It is a small, freestanding, bone that rests between the femur (thighbone) and tibia (shinbone).The femur has a dedicated groove along which the kneecap slides.As a form of protection, both bones also contain cartilage â strong, flexible tissue â in the areas near the patella.t is a small, freestanding, bone that rests between the femur (thighbone) and tibia (shinbone). The femur has a dedicated groove along which the kneecap slides. As a form of protection, both bones also contain cartilage â strong, flexible tissue â in the areas near the patella.