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The function of the patella is basically to increase the amount of the torque available by the surrounding muscles. It achieves this by increasing the lever arm of, lets say the quadriceps, by increasing the moment arm (the distance from the muscle to the axis of the knee) thus enhancing the mechanical advantage.
In other words, it's the kneecap.
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∙ 14y agoserves as a protection for the joints in the knees
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∙ 11y agoThe patella bone glides in a groove over the distal end of the femur (thigh bone) and helps stabilize the knee joint.
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∙ 11y agoauan kuh ahh . . .
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∙ 12y agohelps you move
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Which structure in the elbow performs the same function as the patella?
Hi, patella cubiti which is also known as sesamoideum tricipitale is your answer.
What is the function of the sesamoid bone e.g. the patella.?
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What is the function of the patella tibia?
The patella: 1- Increases the lever arm of the quadriceps muscle in its function to extend the knee joint. 2- Redirect the forces exerted by the quadriceps muscle.
What is the function of the horses patella?
The patella, or kneecap, is very important to a horse. While in motion, the patella helps maintain proper joint movement in the stifle. While standing, the patella is part of the locking mechanism that allows a horse to sleep while standing up.
How the patella and scapula similar in form and function?
The patella is the knee-cap and protects the knee joint. The scapula is the shoulder blades and is related to arm and shoulder movement.
Knee bone called?
The Patella.
What are the function of humanities?
There is a patella (kneecap) in the front of each knee, to support and protect the joint behind it.
What is the technical name for the kneecap?
the patella is the scientific name for the kneecap
Rigatoni Vermicelli Patella Mostaccioli which is not pasta?
patella We call this our "knee bone".
What are the function of human patellae?
There is a patella (kneecap) in the front of each knee, to support and protect the joint behind it.
WHAT IS kneecap (patella)?
The patella.
What is the function of the kneecap?
your joint is the function of your kneecap.The knee cap (also known as patella) is used to cover and protect the anterior articular surface of the knee joint.
