Patella is a

Membranous bone

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Cartilaginous bone

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Heterotopic bone

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Sesamoid bone

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The correct option is D Sesamoid bone
Patella is largest sesamoid bone. Sesamoid bones are not like the other types of bones because they are in the form of nodules embedded in tendons and joint capsules. They do not possess any periosteum and their ossification also takes place after birth. Examples of this type of bones are patella, pisiform and fabella.

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