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patellar ligament

central band of tendon of quadriceps femoris

The central portion of the common tendon of the quadriceps femoris. It is attached to the apex of the PATELLA and to the lower part of the tubercle of the TIBIA.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure ligament of knee joint
Latin Name central band of tendon of quadriceps femoris
FMA ID 44581

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the patellar ligament?

The central portion of the common tendon of the quadriceps femoris. It is attached to the apex of the PATELLA and to the lower part of the tubercle of the TIBIA.

What is the Latin name for the patellar ligament?

The Latin name for the patellar ligament is central band of tendon of quadriceps femoris.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:44581 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0003676 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — patellar ligament Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.