Multiple choice

Patella or the knee cap is an example of _________________________.

  1. sesamoid bone

  2. irregular bone

  3. flat bone

  4. short bone

  5. long bone
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Explanation

Sesamoid bones are usually short bones, imbedded in a tendon. The most obvious example of this is the patella (knee cap) which sits within the patella or quadriceps tendon.

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