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Which of the Following Statements BEST Describes the Function of the Patella

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Which of the following statements BEST describes the function of the patella at the knee?


A) Increases moment arm of quadriceps muscles, most effectively from 60° to 30° extension
B) Increases weight-bearing surface of the knee joint
C) Increases moment arm of quadriceps muscles, most effectively at terminal knee extension
D) Sesamoid bone that has little specific function

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