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Patella

Known as: Knee bone, Kneecaps, BONE, PATELLA 
A small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that articulates with the femur and protects the knee joint.
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Base of patellaBlood supply aspectsBody partCDISC SDTM Anatomical Location Terminology

Broader (2)

Bone structure of lower limbSesamoid Bones

Narrower (10)

EAR, PATELLA, SHORT STATURE SYNDROMEEPIPHYSEAL DYSPLASIA, MULTIPLE, 4Genitopatellar SyndromeLeft patella

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Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Comparison of force-velocity relationships of vastus lateralis muscle in isokinetic and in stretch-shortening cycle exercises.
AIM This study investigated the force-velocity characteristics of the vastus lateralis (VL) muscle fascicle and muscle-tendon… 
Review
2001
Review
2001
Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in men and women: An outcome analysis comparing gender.
PURPOSE Recent studies have shown that female athletes suffer a higher incidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears than… 
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament using a double bundle.
We developed a reconstruction technique for the anterior cruciate ligament using a double bundle that is the combination of bone… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
Exercise protects against articular cartilage degeneration in the hamster.
OBJECTIVE It has been reported that osteoarthritis can occur in hamsters. The present study was undertaken to determine the… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Extensor mechanism function after patellar tendon graft harvest for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
We evaluated extensor mechanism function in 10 pa tients after they had arthroscopically assisted ACL reconstruction using the… 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Comparison of patellar resurfacing versus nonresurfacing in bilateral total knee arthroplasty.
Twenty-five patients who received bilateral total knee prostheses were studied to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of… 
Highly Cited
1990
Highly Cited
1990
Patellar cartilage lesions: in vitro detection and staging with MR imaging and pathologic correlation.
Fourteen freshly disarticulated knee specimens were studied to assess the usefulness of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in the… 
Highly Cited
1989
Highly Cited
1989
Pitfalls in the use of interference screws for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: brief report.
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
A modular femur-tibia reconstruction system.
A 26 piece modular system for the reconstruction of the bones of the lower extremity from the femoral head to the distal third of… 
Review
1985
Review
1985
Nontraumatic injuries in amateur long distance bicyclists
All 132 participants in a 500 mile, 8 day bicycle tour were surveyed by questionnaire to characterize the demographics and… 
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