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GATE 2020 BM – Question 23

Mammalian Cell Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology · Musculoskeletal System · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Which is NOT a constituent bone of the knee joint proper?

  1. Patella
  2. Tibia
  3. Femur
  4. Fibula

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Correct answer: (D) Fibula

Explanation

The tibiofemoral and patellofemoral articulations involve tibia, femur and patella. The fibula forms a separate proximal tibiofibular articulation and is not part of the knee joint proper in this anatomical classification. Therefore D.

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