femur

Thighbone (dictionary definition)

Femur (dictionary definition)

The patella

The bones of the knee, viewed from the side

Knee anatomy - the bones from the side

From the side of the knee one can better appreciate the position of the patella (kneecap) in relation to the underlying femur.

Knee anatomy - the bones from the front - bent knee

Knee anatomy - the bones from above

To fully evaluate the kneecap and its relationship to the femur below it, one needs to look at the bones from above. It is easy to relate to this view, as it is the view you yourself get of the knees when sitting down.

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