Anatomy

Patellofemoral Joint

The articulation between the articular surface of the PATELLA and the patellar surface of the FEMUR.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

The articulation between the articular surface of the PATELLA and the patellar surface of the FEMUR.

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Synonyms

12 entry terms
  • Femoropatellar Articulation
  • Patellofemoral Articulation
  • Patellofemoral Contact
  • Articulation, Femoropatellar
  • Articulation, Patellofemoral
  • Contact, Patellofemoral
  • Femoropatellar Articulations
  • Joint, Patellofemoral
  • Joints, Patellofemoral
  • Patellofemoral Articulations
  • Patellofemoral Contacts
  • Patellofemoral Joints

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23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2010

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Previous Indexing

  • Knee Joint (1989-2009)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Patellofemoral Joint. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D057071. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D057071
  2. Patellofemoral Joint. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q66533172