Patellofemoral

Written by Dr Sheila Strover on March 14, 2025

'Patellofemoral' is a descriptive word referring to that area of the knee where the kneecap (patella) is in contact with the thighbone (femur).

Illustration highlighting the patellofemoral area.

An illustration showing an oblique view of the knee joint, particularly illustrating how the patella snugs into its underlying groove on the femur.

Examples of the use of the word 'patellofemoral'

The word 'patellofemoral' is common in the following contexts...

A-Z Keywords

Patella, Femur

eBooks

Dr Lars Blønd - Factors contributing to an unstable patella