What does it mean to have a broken kneecap? Your kneecap, or patella, is a sesamoid bone, meaning it’s not attached to bone on either end—it sits in the tendon, explains Kevin Stone, M.D ...

The patella is a small, triangular bone that protects the front of the knee. People who fracture their kneecap may have difficulty walking. Most people can return to typical activities within 3 ...

A. The medical term for the kneecap is the patella. If a person sustains a fracture of the patella but the bones are still in place and the person can still extend their leg against gravity, this ...