Which of the following statements related to the patella is false? The patella:
A) decreases the mechanical advantage of the quadriceps
B) centralizes the forces of the four quadriceps muscles into one concerted direction of pull
C) protects the femoral condyles from direct trauma
D) contributes to the overall stability of the knee
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