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koban [17]
3 years ago
12

How does the patellar region protect us??

Biology
1 answer:
Anit [1.1K]3 years ago
8 0
The patellar region has a reflex (when the doctor hits your knee with that little rubber hammer and you kick your leg). Any reflex protects us from harmful things. The kneecap also covers and protects the anterior articular surface of the knee joint. 
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