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Patella, the knee cap is the example of...

Patella, the knee cap is the example of

A

Cartilage gland

B

Replacing bone

C

Sesamoid bone

D

None of the above

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C
A seasmoid bone, the patella is found in the tendon in front of the femur – tibio – tarsal joint. Seasmoid bones are ossified parts of tendons.
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