patella

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:bone
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs kneecap
gptkbp:articulatesWith femur
tibia
gptkbp:bloodSupply genicular arteries
gptkbp:commonInjury patellar dislocation
patellar fracture
gptkbp:connectsTo patellar ligament
quadriceps tendon
gptkbp:developsIn quadriceps tendon
gptkbp:foundIn mammals
gptkbp:function improves leverage of thigh muscles
protects knee joint
gptkbp:innervates gptkb:femoral_nerve
gptkbp:location knee
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:bone
gptkbp:plural patellae
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:patella
gptkbp:shape triangular
gptkbp:surface anterior surface of knee
gptkbp:type sesamoid bone
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:quadriceps_femoris
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label patella