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What's a patella?


What's a patella?

You can see an image of the patella at: http://db2.photoresearchers.com/search?f... see image BD7239
Patella and Knee also see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patella This gives a very good description and definition.

Kneecap

It's the bone that is your kneecap.

kneecap

Knee cap bone

A patella is the knee cap and is something in the knee that takes a lot of wear and tear. It is very common for women to have injuries dealing with knees. Treat them right!

It is the round bone that makes up your kneecap.

The patella is the knee cap.
-MM

It is your knee cap.

the patella is a bone located on the top of your knee!!!!

a knee cap

A kneecap.

your patella is the biological term for your knee cap.

knee bone...

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