Which of the Following Statements About the Patella Is False

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the patella is false?

• A) It is roughly triangular in shape.
• B) It is a sesamoid bone.
• C) It acts to protect the knee joint anteriorly.
• D) It articulates with the femur, tibia, and fibula.

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