Statements (27)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:bone
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
gptkb:Kneecap
|
| gptkbp:arterialSupply |
Genicular arteries
|
| gptkbp:articulatesWith |
gptkb:Tibia
gptkb:Femur |
| gptkbp:category |
Lower limb bone
|
| gptkbp:commonInjury |
Patellar dislocation
Patellar fracture |
| gptkbp:connectsTo |
Patellar ligament
Quadriceps tendon |
| gptkbp:developsIn |
Quadriceps tendon
|
| gptkbp:foundIn |
Most mammals
|
| gptkbp:function |
Improves leverage of thigh muscles
Protects knee joint |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Patella
|
| gptkbp:innervates |
gptkb:Femoral_nerve
|
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Knee
|
| gptkbp:ossificationBegins |
3-6 years of age
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
Human skeleton
|
| gptkbp:plural |
Patellae
|
| gptkbp:scientificName |
gptkb:Patella
|
| gptkbp:shape |
Triangular
|
| gptkbp:surface |
Anterior surface is convex
Posterior surface is articular cartilage |
| gptkbp:type |
Sesamoid bone
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Knee
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|