Patellar ligament
System
Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT
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Patellar ligament
Definition
The central portion of the common tendon of the quadriceps femoris. It is attached to the apex of the PATELLA and to the lower part of the tubercle of the TIBIA.
Also known as central band of tendon of quadriceps femoris, ligamentum patella — per UBERON
The Patellar ligament is a part of the Musculoskeletal.