Patella vs Tibia
| Thuộc tính | Patella | Tibia |
|---|---|---|
| Tên Latin | Os patellae | Os tibiae |
| Loại | Bone | Bone |
| Hệ thống cơ thể | Skeletal | Skeletal |
| Vùng cơ thể | Thigh | Leg |
| Chức năng | 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. | The larger of the two leg bones, the tibia bears most of the weight transmitted from the femur to the foot. It provides attachment for muscles of the leg and … |
| Tầm quan trọng lâm sàng | 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. | Tibial plateau fractures affect the knee joint. Tibial shaft fractures are the most common long bone fractures. Stress fractures of the tibia are common in athletes and military personnel. |
| FMA ID | 24485 | 24476 |
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Patella
Os patellae
The largest sesamoid bone in the body, the patella is embedded within the quadriceps tendon and increases the mechanical advantage of the quadriceps by lengthening its lever arm for extension of the knee. Triangular in …