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2. Patella - Wikipedia

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   The patella (pl.: patellae or patellas), also known as the kneecap, is a flat, rounded triangular bone which articulates with the femur (thigh bone) and covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint. The patella is found in many tetrapods, such as mice, cats, birds and dogs, but not in whales, or most reptiles.

3. Patellar dislocation - Wikipedia

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   A patellar dislocation is a knee injury in which the patella (kneecap) slips out of its normal position. [5] Often the knee is partly bent, painful and swollen . [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The patella is also often felt and seen out of place. [ 1 ]

4. Luxating patella in dogs: Symptoms, causes and how to help - AOL

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   ‘Luxating’ means dislocating, and ‘patella’ is the kneecap, so a ‘luxating patella’ means a dislocating kneecap. As in humans, your dog’s kneecap is a bone that sits on the front of ...

5. Patellofemoral pain syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS; not to be confused with jumper's knee) is knee pain as a result of problems between the kneecap and the femur. [4] The pain is generally in the front of the knee and comes on gradually. [2] [4] Pain may worsen with sitting down with a bent knee for long periods of time, excessive use, or climbing and ...

6. The best knee braces of 2024 - AOL

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   Braces with an open patella design provide more kneecap support and help relieve pressure on the knee, while a closed patella offers extra compression. In terms of material, knee braces may be ...

7. Knee pain - Wikipedia

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   Knee pain is pain in or around the knee. The knee joint consists of an articulation between four bones: the femur , tibia , fibula and patella . There are four compartments to the knee.

8. Kneecap review: A sweary, crude and brilliantly political ...

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   4/5 The real-life hip-hop trio of the title play themselves in this riotous, semi-fictional origin story – which features a smart Michael Fassbender cameo

9. Medial patellofemoral ligament - Wikipedia

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   The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is one of several ligaments on the medial aspect of the knee. It originates in the superomedial aspect of the patella and inserts in the space between the adductor tubercle and the medial femoral epicondyle. The ligament itself extends from the femur to the superomedial patella, and its shape is similar ...