Patella

Question 1

Apex

Answer 1

the nonarticular point on the bone

it points distally

Question 2

Lateral articular facet

Answer 2

for the distal femur
faces posteriorly
the largest part of the large articular surface

Question 3

Medial articular facet

Answer 3

for the distal femur
faces posteriorly
smaller than the lateral articular facet

Question 4

Siding: anatomical

Answer 4

triangular in shape

its thin, pointed apex is distal and the thicker, blunter end is proximal

Question 5

Siding: positional

Answer 5

place the apex away from you and the articular surface on the table
the bone falls toward the side from which it comes