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Knee tendons

Tendons are tough fibers that connect muscles to bones. The kneecap is connected to the thigh (quadriceps) muscle with the quadriceps tendon, and the patellar tendon connects the kneecap to the lower leg bone.

Current as of: July 31, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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