Which of the following is incorrect pertaining to the patella?
A) It increases the mechanical advantage of the quadriceps femoris for extending the knee.
B) Its apex indicates the level of the knee joint when the leg is extended.
C) Pain felt deep to it may be associated with a condition known as chondromalacia patella.
D) Because of the way it ossifies, the patella always fractures in at least four pieces.
E) Testing of its associated tendon reflex is done with the patient sitting and legs "dangling."
Ans: D
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