Which type of bone is the patella (kneecap)?
A) Long
B) Short
C) Flat
D) Irregular
E) Sesamoid

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The patella, or kneecap, is a sesamoid bone. Sesamoid bones are a type of bone embedded within a tendon or a muscle, primarily to reduce friction and modify pressure in tissues. The patella is embedded in the tendon of the quadriceps femoris muscle, providing leverage and increasing the muscle's force by acting as a fulcrum.

Which Type of Bone Is the Patella (Kneecap)