Base of patella
Basis patellae
Definition
The base of patella refers to its superior border. It is positioned in the opposite direction of the downward-directed apex.
The base of patella serves as an attachment site for the rectus femoris muscle in the front and the vastus intermedius muscle behind.
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.
Standring, S. and Gray, H. (2016). ‘Chapter 80: Pelvic girdle, gluteal region and thigh’ in Gray’s anatomy The anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. (41st ed.) New York: Elsevier, pp. 1327-1329.
