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Question
The small bone at the knee joint between the femur and tibia/fibula is the:
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
There is a short bone called the patella or knee cap. It is a sesamoid bone embedded in the quadriceps tendon that protects the knee joint and increases the mechanical advantage of the thigh muscles.
Hint
This triangular bone protects the knee and improves leverage for the quadriceps muscle.