| Some of the tendinous fibers of vastus lateralis and vastus medialis run on each side of the patella to the tibial condyles. |
| The patella can become luxated, or dislocated, either as a result of trauma or because of a congenital malformation of the leg. |
| The patella, or kneecap, is a floating bone within the tendon of the quadriceps muscle group. |
| Cartilage under the patella or kneecap wears away and the surface becomes rough and grainy. |
| An inherited tendency, luxating patella can be aggravated by excess weight. |
| Patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome usually describe a gradual onset of vague, non-specific pain around their patella. |
