Patella
System
Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT
182083008
Patella
Definition
A large sesamoid bone found in the distal femur/proximal tibial region of the hindlimb of tetrapods. The patella is the attachment site for proximal hindlimb tendons.[PHENOSCAPE:ad].
The Patella is a part of the Musculoskeletal.
Also identified as
Procedures
| Procedure | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Patellectomy | Procedure Has Excised Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |