Patella:Anterior &posterior Markings
Patella; (l.,patina, shallow dish)
a. Base- somewhat flatten superior margin.
b. Apex- pointed inferior margin.
c. Facet for lateral condyle of femur –larger of two shallow depressions on posterior surface ; articulates with lateral condyle of femur
d. Facet for lateral condyle of femur –larger of two shallow depressions on posterior surface; articulates with medial condyle of femur.