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Femoral trochlea / femoropatellar joint – longitudinal / transverse

Patient Positioning

Patient lies supine, knee in full flexion.

Probe Positioning

Place the transducer on a sagittal and later transverse plane in the midline over the quadriceps tendon cranially to the patella.

Knee anterior trochlea femoris quadriceps tendon knee flex transverse
Knee anterior trochlea femoris quadriceps tendon knee flex transverse

Note: Check the cartilage over its entire visible area. Look for osteophytes medially and laterally.