SEELEY'S ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
SEELEY'S ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781260172195
Author: VanPutte
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 7.3, Problem 41AYP
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The function of the patella.

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Lower limb supports the body and is essential for normal standing walking and running. The general pattern of the lower limb is very related to that of upper limb. The lower limb is attached to pelvis girdle more firmly.The lower limb is mainly made up of femur, patella, tibia, fibula, tarsal, metatarsal, phalanges bones.

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