Espiral Atlas
Bone landmarkLower limb

Apex of the patella

apex patellae

Study entry

Description

The inferior tip, where the medial and lateral margins meet.

Relations

The inferior margin gives origin to the patellar ligament.

Palpation

The tibial tuberosity lies about 5 cm below it.

Source: cap. 7, «Huesos del miembro inferior: patela» y «Anatomía de superficie»

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