Femur vs Patella

Свойство Femur Patella
Латинское название Os femoris Os patellae
Тип Bone Bone
Система органов Skeletal Skeletal
Область тела Thigh Thigh
Функция The longest and strongest bone in the human body. Bears the weight of the body and provides attachment for powerful thigh muscles. Transmits body weight from the hip to the … The largest sesamoid bone in the body, embedded within the quadriceps tendon. Increases the mechanical advantage of the quadriceps muscle by increasing the lever arm for knee extension.
Клиническое значение Femoral neck fractures are common in elderly patients with osteoporosis. Femoral shaft fractures result from high-energy trauma. The femoral head is susceptible to avascular necrosis. Patellar fractures result from direct trauma or forceful quadriceps contraction. Patellar dislocation typically occurs laterally. Chondromalacia patellae (runner's knee) causes anterior knee pain from cartilage degeneration.
FMA ID 24474 24485