This moves in together with the femorotibial joint. The patella is anchored to the femur by the medial and lateral '''femoropatellar ligaments''' and to the tibia by three patellar ligaments:
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The femoropatellar joint is formed by the femur and patella. The patella is anchored to the femur by the medial and lateral '''femoropatellar ligaments''' and to the tibia by three patellar ligaments: