The patella
A)is a sesamoid bone.
B)is normally on the lateral aspect of the knee joint.
C)is preformed in cartilage during development.
D)forms part of a ball and socket joint.
E)None of the answers are correct.

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The patella is the largest sesamoid bone in the body. It is embedded in the tendon of the quadriceps muscle and articulates with the femur to form the patellofemoral joint.

Note: None of the other options are correct. The patella is normally on the anterior aspect of the knee joint, is preformed in bone tissue not cartilage, and does not form the ball and socket joint.

The Patella