How Strong Is Your Medical Vocabulary? Take Our Quiz to Test It!

How Strong Is Your Medical Vocabulary? Take Our Quiz to Test It!

What is the common name for the patella?

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Correct Incorrect The patella is a flat, triangular bone that protects the knee joint. Of course, it only does so until we injure the knee playing pickup basketball, rugby, or trying snowboarding at age 50 — just some of the risky things humans tend to attempt.

What is the common name for the patella?

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  • Kneecap
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