Where does the patella lie on the femur when the knee is in full extension?
A) The patella lies slightly medial and proximal to the trochlea.
B) The patella lies slightly distal to the intercondylar eminence and proximal to the tibial tuberosity.
C) The patella lies slightly lateral and distal to the trochlea.
D) The patella lies slightly medial and superior to the femoral groove.
E) The patella lies slightly lateral and proximal to the trochlea.
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