title: Mechanical function of the patella.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009068:Movement; D010329:Patella / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery